A boy who smokes without fire and a cup of coffee that has never been drunk

Mortimer 2022-03-26 09:01:15

I watched a number of films at the German Film Festival, which sparked my interest in German films, so I watched a series of German films, "oh boy" is one of them. Through the film, we can understand the excellence and profoundness of this nation from another perspective, as well as the rationality and pain of self-analysis, and the almost harsh dedication to perfection. .

A boy who smokes without fire, a young man with a decadent appearance and a hesitant heart; a cup of coffee that can never be drunk, a life that has never been able to find meaning; a city that is chaotic and cannot be rushed, a city without belief is equally extreme hesitant society. .

The actors are quite outstanding! !

The old man at the end of the film is preaching like a prophet:
"I can no longer understand human beings, I can't understand what they are saying... People threw all the stones at the windows, there are shards of glass everywhere... There is no way to ride anymore. The car's gone..."
The
old man was sent to the emergency room of the hospital... The night passed, the dawn came, and the city returned to peace and the surroundings were beautiful again. "Is he better?" No! "He died"...

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Extended Reading
  • Noah 2022-03-20 09:03:10

    This movie can be called "Coffee and Cigarettes". The film is a little immature. Fortunately, it is a story that has something to say and resonates with. The youth of young people is confused, thinking about the meaning of life, thinking about who they are, and it is easy to refuse the initiative. It comes from wanting to live an independent but passive life. If it is a more mature and excellent director, this film cannot be guaranteed to be the male version of [Frances Ha]. ★★★

  • Antwan 2022-04-23 07:05:53

    aka: 24 Uhr ohne Kaffee, or aka: Nick's Day in Disgust. Very bland story, lazy and playful music, unhurried plot, dotted laughs, occasional warmth, and this black and white picture is quite suitable. It's just that what the director wants to express, there should be different answers at different times. You can watch it several times.

A Coffee in Berlin quotes

  • Julika Hoffmann: [to a thug] what kinda guy are you? Let me guess. You were born an alcoholic because your mom couldn't stay off the booze during her pregnancy. How could she, when she got beaten up by daddy when he came home from the pub?

  • Café-Shop Angestellte: So, what it'll be?

    Niko Fischer: Coffee, please.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: To go, right?

    [pause]

    Café-Shop Angestellte: What kind?

    Niko Fischer: Just normal coffee.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: Wanna try something new? Today's special is the Marocchino. For 2 Euros extra, you get a doughnut or a seed roll, all homemade and organic.

    Niko Fischer: I think I'll stick with the coffee.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: Sure, we've got two kinds: the Arabica and the Columbia Morning.

    Niko Fischer: Which coffee tastes most like a regular coffee?

    Café-Shop Angestellte: I like both.

    Niko Fischer: I'll take the Columbia.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: The Columbia, then.

    [pause]

    Café-Shop Angestellte: You want milk. We've got soy milk.

    Niko Fischer: No, thanks.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: Okay, then. Three Euros forty, please.

    Niko Fischer: Without today's special. Just the coffee.

    Café-Shop Angestellte: Yes, three forty.

    Niko Fischer: Three forty for a regular coffee?

    Café-Shop Angestellte: Yeah, that's the Columbia.