Free Fall (2013 film)
| Freier Fall | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Stephen Lacant |
| Written by | Karsten Dahlem Stephan Lacant |
| Produced by | Daniel Reich Christoph Holthof-Keim |
| Starring | Hanno Koffler Max Riemelt Katharina Schüttler Oliver Bröcker Stephanie Schönfeld Britta Hammelstein Shenja Lacher |
| Cinematography | Sten Mende |
| Edited by | Monika Schindler |
| Music by | Dürbeck & Dohmen |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
Freier Fall is a 2013 German drama film directed by Stephan Lacant. It stars Hanno Koffler, Max Riemelt and Katharina Schüttler. The script was written by Lacant and Karsten Dahlem. The plot follows Marc, an expectant father and police officer who begins to develop feelings for a fellow policeman. The film was released on 23 May 2013.[1]
Plot
Marc Borgman (Koffler), a young police officer, is on a training course for the riot control unit. He is not doing well at the police academy, being behind in his group athletically. Cocky and self-assured, Marc does not initially get along with his roommate at the academy, Kay Engel (Riemelt). They have a physical confrontation during exercise, but afterwards Marc apologizes for his aggressive behavior and they become friends. The two begin jogging together regularly, one time during which Kay engages Marc sexually. Confused and hesitant, Marc initially rebuffs him and keeps his distance, but then acknowledges his attraction by continuing to share intimate encounters with Kay.
Simultaneously, Bettina, Marc's longtime girlfriend, is pregnant, and together they have just moved to a new house close to his parents. Complications arise when living a double life begins taking a psychological toll on Marc, as it becomes clear that acting on his feelings for another man could put his personal and professional life in jeopardy.
Cast
- Hanno Koffler as Marc Borgmann
- Max Riemelt as Kay Engel
- Katharina Schüttler as Bettina Bischoff
- Oliver Bröcker as Frank Richter
- Stephanie Schönfeld as Claudia Richter
- Britta Hammelstein as Britt Rebmann
- Shenja Lacher as Gregor Limpinski
- Maren Kroymann as Inge Borgmann
- Louis Lamprecht as Wolfgang Borgmann
- Vilmar Bieri as Lothar Bischoff
- Attila Borlan as Werner Brandt
- Horst Krebs as Bernd Eiden
- Samuel Schnepf as Benno Borgmann
References
- ^ West, Kelly (2011-11-04). "Gays in Movies". Cinema Blend. cinemablend.com. Retrieved March 30, 2012.