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Pingpong 2006
1h 29m | Drama | 16 November 2006 (Germany)
Storyline:Paul, 16 years old, arrives to live at his aunt’s house, after his father’s death. Alongside her aunt Anna lives his cousin Robert. Paul’s arrival is unexpected, creating great tension between the three of them, especially between Anna and Paul.User review:There were a few moments in this film that I didn’t buy (I won’t say what–no spoilers here), but that’s what happens when you take risks on screen.Tone-wise, I’d say this film was like American Beauty, but done much better. There were still some over-the-top moments, but unlike the Alan Ball/Sam Mendes mega-hit, parts of this film feel genuine. The script was juggling many nuanced through-lines, and did so surprisingly well.Solid acting. Nice control of the camera–and the HD-to-35mm blowup looked pretty darn nice.I’d like to see more from this director.
Director: Matthias Luthardt
Writers: Meike Hauck, Matthias Luthardt
Stars: Sebastian Urzendowsky, Marion Mitterhammer, Clemens Berg
Country of origin: Germany
Language: German
Filming locations: Ballenstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
IMDB Profile tt0800159

Pingpong (2006)

2006-11-16

6.4

Director: Matthias Luthardt

Writers: Meike Hauck, Matthias Luthardt

Stars: Sebastian Urzendowsky, Marion Mitterhammer, Clemens Berg

Summary: After his father's suicide, confused angsty 16 year old Paul goes to stay with his uncle's family. His uncle's wife is also unhappy with her life, so she and Paul have sex and only end up feeling even worse afterwards. Things get ugly.

Also known as: Pingpong (2006) on DVD