BITTE LÄCHELN! COMEDY MADE IN SAARLAND

In the organizer's words:

¹ The filmmakers present their films in person. Moderation: Lukas Weishaar, Saarland Film Office.

Filmmakers with a connection to Saarland, Luxembourg, the Grand Est region and Wallonia present their films in person on these cinema evenings and talk about their working methods and production conditions.
Afterwards, the audience discussion will continue in the cinema foyer.
Moderator: Lukas Weishaar

In our comedy special, we show a colorful selection of hilarious films - all made by talented filmmakers from the region. Whether biting humor, bizarre stories or charming characters:
Saarland really comes into its own here. An evening full of smart gags, creative ideas and lots of entertainment with heart and wit.

RICHARD
DE 2011, D & B: Jannis Braunberger, Jonas Meiser and Bassel Baitamani, 5 min
Richard is a Saarland original and when his doorbell rings in the morning, he immediately shows why.

THE CASTLE SHAREHOUSE
DE 2024, D and B: Michael Kitzhöfer, Vanessa Mazur and Ali El-Dorr, 5 min
Everyone knows unpleasant roommates, but what to do when they come from the Middle Ages?
LOOK
DE 2010, D & B: Viola Hertel, 3 min
It's often said that you should keep your inner child, but at some point, enough is enough ...

ON THE DRIVE
DE 2014, D and B: Thomas Scherer, 25 min
Henry has to go to Düsseldorf for a business meeting and takes advantage of the relaxed, pleasant and quick offer of a ride. But when he ends up in Jojo's car and then fat Helmut gets in too ... Henry's good mood is history.

UNDER SAIL
DE 2022, D and B: Lukas Weishaar, 8 min
Matze wants to surprise his girlfriend Caro with a sailing boat. Unfortunately, he sinks it ...

JOURNEY TO NOWHERE
DE 2015, D and B: Thomas Scherer, 9 min
Structured truck driver Bernhard has barely made it through the funeral of his neighbor when he is asked by a young hitchhiker for a spontaneous ride. Bernhard reluctantly gives in, but soon realizes that this may not have been his best decision.