Youth

Comedy/Drama, Switzerland/France 2015

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Old friends Fred (Michael Caine) and Mick (Harvey Keitel) share their idyllic holiday home in the mountains, an elegant spa hotel with an almost magical aura, but they have completely different ideas about their retirement work. While the famous composer and conductor Fred indulges in sweet idleness, the busy director Mick is preoccupied with his latest film project, which threatens to burst through the whims of his muse Brenda (Jane Fonda). Fred's rest, on the other hand, is disturbed by an emissary from Buckingham Palace: the Queen herself would like to hear the "Simple Songs" performed by their creator - an offer Fred flatly refuses, much to the chagrin of his daughter and manager Lena (Rachel Weisz). The composer would rather relax with his friend Mick and the quirky actor Jimmy (Paul Dano), philosophise about life and comment on the quirks of the other guests.
125 min
HD
FSK 12
Audio language:
EnglishGerman
Subtitles:
German

Awards

European Film Award 2015 Best film, best director, Best Actor (Michael Caine)
International film festival Karlovy Vary 2015 Audience award
Hollywood Film Award 2015: Best supporting actress Jane Fonda

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Composer:

David Lang

Sound Design:

Silvia Moraes

Cast:

Rachel Weisz (Lena Ballinger)

Paul Dano (Jimmy Tree)

Harvey Keitel (Mick Boyle)

Michael Caine (Fred Ballinger)

Jane Fonda (Brenda Morel)

Ed Stoppard (Julian)

Sonia Gessner (Melanie)

Protagonist:

Mark Kozelek

Original title:

Youth

Original language:

English

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 12

Audio language:

EnglishGerman

Subtitles:

German