Soul Kitchen German Romantic Comedy Movie 2009Cast And Crew
Full Cast: Adam Bousdoukos, Moritz Bleibtreu, Birol Ünel,
Anna Bederke, Pheline Roggan, Lukas Gregorowicz, Dorka Gryllus,
Wotan Wilke Möhring, Demir Gökgöl, Monica Bleibtreu, Marc Hosemann,
Cem Akin, Catrin Striebeck, Hendrik von Bültzingslöwen,
Direction: Fatih Akin
Script: Fatih Akin, Adam Bousdoukos
Camera: Rainer Klausmann
Production: Fatih Akin, Klaus Maeck, Flaminio Zadra
Distributor: Pathé Films AG
Producer: Corazón International, Dorje Film,
Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Pyramide
Release date: 23.12.2009 (German part)
17.03.2010 (Romandie)
Film length: 99min
Land (year): Germany (2009)
Genre: Comedy
Soul Kitchen Germany film Plot:
In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a more talented chef.Watch online Movie Trailer free Soul Kitchen Hollywood film.The film Directed by Fatih Akin .
Zinos (Adam Bousdoukos), a Greek-German who turns an empty warehouse space in Hamburg into a restaurant, has a very hectic life.
His girlfriend is off to Shanghai to start a new job, the government wants money, his spine is killing him and to top it all off his smalltime crook of a brother (Moritz Bleibtreu) needs his help and a former friend from school is trying to take his restaurant away. Fatih Akin¹s energetic comedy is passionately directed and performed, but unfortunately remains somewhat superficial.
Soul Kitchen German Film Review :
Director Faith Akin is often called one of the most important contemporary German directors to have emerged in recent years. Soul Kitchen is Akin' highly anticipated first attempt at a genuine comedy. So far Akin has been has been more involved in the fields of drama and romance. In a recent interview he revealed he was curious to explore a more varied range of film genres which sounds like an interesting plan. In venice this year, the film was celebrated by the audiences and scored the special jury price.
The story revolves around a restaurant/club called Soul Kitchen and the troublesome life of its respectful owner Zinos. He has to overcome many struggles involving his girlfriend, his brother and the authorities. The film is set in the heart of the diverse northern German city of Hamburg, the home turf of the two scribes Faith Akin and Adam Bousdoukos.
Akin described how he studied classical sketches by Charlie Chaplin and also looked at his method of working. A simple "joke" that comes off easy and natural on screen had been reworked over and over. For some of the scenes Akin admittedly said he had to shoot 30 takes before it felt right. This made him doubt his own abilities but in the end let him grow as a filmmaker and as an individual.
The result is a stellar solid performance by the entire cast. Many jokes and payoffs will unfortunately and without a doubt get lost in translation but still the timing and heartblood of the actors will still capture anyone's attention.
Akin makes use of a couple of his "regulars": Adam Bousdoukos, Moritz Bleibtreu and the great Birol Ünel but also introduces fresh unknown blood with the two female leads Lucia Faust and Nadine Krüger.
Having just seen another film recently I noticed myself how well this film is balanced out in comparison. There is a rhythm, a beat or a harmony. The soundtrack and editing allow the plot to flow organically and let the narrative play out smoothly.
Interestingly Akin once mentioned that since "Gegen die Wand" (Head On, 2004) he is inspired by the songs used in his films in a visual way and sets out a soundtrack before the filming is finished.
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