Weekend Rebels (German: Wochenendrebellen) is a 2023 German sports comedy-drama film directed by Marc Rothemund and written by Richard Kropf.[2] Starring Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel and Cecilio Andresen.[3] It is based on the autobiographical book Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco and Jason von Juterczenka.[4] It is about the journey of a father and his autistic son to find the latter's favorite soccer team by visiting all 56 teams in their respective stadiums.[5] It premiered on September 28, 2023, in German theaters.[6] An upcoming American remake will be directed by Stephen Chbosky.[7]
| Weekend Rebels | |
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| Directed by | Marc Rothemund |
| Screenplay by | Richard Kropf |
| Based on | Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco Juterczenka and Jason von Juterczenka |
| Produced by | Quirin Berg Mara Fiedler Justyna Müsch Max Wiedemann |
| Starring | Florian David Fitz Aylin Tezel Cecilio Andresen |
| Cinematography | Philip Peschlow |
| Edited by | Hans Horn Chris Mühlbauer |
| Music by | Hans Hafner Johnny Klimek |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Leonine Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | German Albanese Latvian English |
| Box office | $8,1 million[1] |
Synopsis
editMirco travels a lot for work, while his wife Fatime organizes the demanding family life. Their ten-year-old son Jason is autistic, and his everyday life consists of daily routines and set rules. When Jason's family is suggested to attend a special school, Mirco is also challenged as a parent. He makes a pact with his son: Jason promises to do his best not to be provoked at school if Mirco helps him find his favorite soccer club. However, Jason only wants to decide on a club once he has seen the 56 first, second, and third division teams live in their respective stadiums.[8]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[9][10]
- Florian David Fitz as Mirco
- Aylin Tezel as Fatime
- Cecilio Andresen as Jason
- Florina Siegel as Lucy
- Joachim Król as Grandpa Gerd
- Petra-Maria Cammin as Ömchen (Manuela)
- Milena Dreißig as Miss Dr. Folke
- Leslie Malton as Mrs. Brinkhaus
- Tilo Nest as Professor Reinhard Sieben
- Michaela Wiebusch as Teacher Schönwalder
- Ilknur Boyraz as Rector Bussart
- Janina Kranz as Jessi
- Andreas Leopold Schadt as Folder Steve
- Elizabeth Heckel as Secretary
- Nela Bartsch as Elderly lady
- Markus Hoffmann as Folder
- Sabine Barth as Passenger
- Fritz Scheuermann as Bayern Fan
- Christo Klahr as Soccer Fan
- Frank Streffing
Production
editPrincipal photography finished at the end of November 2021 in Germany.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Weekend Rebels". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Trailer & Plakat zu WOCHENENDREBELLEN / Kinostart 28. September 2023". presseportal.de (in German). 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ ""Wochenendrebellen" neu im Kino: Alles zu Inhalt, Cast und Kinostart". News.de (in German). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Heuer, Kristina (2021-10-22). "Florian David Fitz dreht die Buchverfilmung "Wochenendrebellen"". www.goldenekamera.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Trailer: Vaterliebe, Autismus und 56 Fußballspiele – "Wochenendrebellen" mit Florian David Fitz". stern.de (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Der Film "Wochenendrebellen" | Ab 28. September 2023 Im Kino". Wochenendrebellen (in German). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg And Stephen Chbosky Team On 'Weekend Warriors' Feature From Apple With SpringHill And Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ ""Wochenendrebellen"-Trailer: Ein deutscher "Rain Boy"?". www.film.at (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Alle besetzung und Stab von Wochenendrebellen (in German), retrieved 2023-08-15
- ^ "Wochenendrebellen | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". presseportal.de (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "LEONINE Studios: Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". Volksfreund (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.