Axolotl Overkill is a 2017 German drama film directed by Helene Hegemann, and stars Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Arly Jover, and Mavie Hörbiger. The screenplay by Hegemann is based on her 2010 debut novel Axolotl Roadkill.[1] The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2017 in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section;[2][3][4] where it was awarded the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography.[5][6]
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| Directed by | Helene Hegemann |
| Screenplay by | Helene Hegemann |
| Based on | Axolotl Overkill by Helene Hegemann |
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| Cinematography | Manu Dacosse |
| Edited by | Bettina Böhler |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
Plot
editAfter the death of her mother, a sixteen-year-old girl (Mifti) becomes estranged from her self-absorbed father and controlling siblings. Lacking friends her own age, she keeps company with reckless adults. She falls in love with an older woman and white-collar criminal (Alice), with whom she enters into a sexual relationship; while finding friendship with an actress and drug addict (Ophelia). The two embark on a three-day binge through Berlin clubs.
Cast
edit- Jasna Fritzi Bauer as Mifti
- Arly Jover as Alice
- Mavie Hörbiger as Ophelia
- Laura Tonke as Anika
- Julius Feldmeier as Edmond
- Hans Löw as Oli
- Christopher Roth as Georg
- Bernhard Schütz as Vater
Production
editDevelopment
editAxolotl Overkill was produced by Vandertastic and Constantin Film, with financial support from Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.[7][8][9] The Match Factory handled international distribution rights (excluding Germany).[7][10][11] North American rights were acquired by FilmRise on 14 February 2017.[12]
Release
editThe film held its international premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2017.[4] It was released theatrically in Germany on 29 June 2017.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Axolotl Roadkill". New Books in German. Goethe-Institut. 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (30 November 2016). "Sundance 2017 Announces Competition and NEXT Lineups, Including Returning Favorites and Major Contenders". IndieWire. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (20 January 2017). "'Axolotl Overkill' Clip: Reckless Teen In Hot Water With School Principal — Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Film Guide" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. 2017. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Award Winners" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Williams, David E. (31 January 2017). "Sundance 2017: Special Jury Awards for Cinematography". American Cinematographer. American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Axolotl Overkill". German Films. German Films Service + Marketing GmbH. 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Axolotl Overkill". Cineuropa. Creative Europe. 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (20 January 2017). "Sundance Film Review: 'Axolotl Overkill'". Variety. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "The Berlinale Issue: New German Films at the Berlinale" (PDF). German Films Quarterly. January 2017. p. 32. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Axolotl Overkill". The Match Factory. 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (14 February 2017). "FilmRise picks up 'Axolotl Overkill'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Zylka, Jenni (29 June 2017). "So was von da". Spiegel Online (in German). Retrieved 14 March 2019.
Further reading
edit- Berger, Laura (19 January 2017). "Sundance 2017 Women Directors: Meet Helene Hegemann — "Axolotl Overkill"". Women and Hollywood.
- ""Mistakes Are What Make Life Interesting": Director Helene Hegemann | Axolotl Roadkill". Filmmaker. 19 January 2017.