Berlin Blues

(2003)Directed by Leander Haußmann105 minComedy, Drama
Till then, then…

In October 1989, the part of the West Berlin borough of Kreuzberg called SO 36, had been largely shut off by the Wall from the rest of the city for 28 years. A lethargic sub-culture of students, artists, bohemians and barflys had flourished among crumbling buildings. Part of that microcosm is barkeeper Frank, semi-formally called 'Herr Lehmann' by friends and patrons. He hangs out drinking, sports utter disregard for anything beyond SO 36 and lazily pursues an affair with cook Katrin. His lifestyle is gradually disturbed, when his parents show up for a visit, things go awry with Katrin and his best friend Karl starts to act strange. Meanwhile, political turmoil mounts on the other side of the Wall.

Christian Ulmenas Herr Lehmann
Katja Danowskias Katrin, die schöne Köchin
Detlev Buckas Der beste Freund Karl
Janek Riekeas Kristall-Rainer
Uwe Dag Berlinas Jürgen
Martin Olbertzas Marco
Hartmut Langeas Erwin
Margit Bendokatas Lehmanns Mutter
Johann Adam Oestas Lehmanns Vater
Annika Kuhlas Heidi
Tim Fischeras Sylvio
Sven Martinekas Polizist 1
Bernhard Schützas Polizist 2
Stephan Baumeckeras Kiffer
Karsten Speckas Detlef, die Lederuschi
Fabian Oscar Wienas Rudi
Heidi Zügeras Christine, Karls Freundin
Thomas Brussigas DDR-Zöllner
Ümit Inaleras Türkischer Imbissbesitzer
Pepe Danquartas Walter aus dem Elefanten
Steffi Kühnertas Trinkerin aus dem Elefanten
Michael Beckas Klaus