Blueberry

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Movie
Original title Blueberry
Country of production Germany
original language German
Publishing year 2011
length 88 minutes
Age rating FSK 6
Rod
Director Rainer Kaufmann
script Beate Langmaack
production Polyphonic film and television company ,
Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt
music Gerd Baumann
camera Klaus Eichhammer
cut Nicola Undritz
occupation

Blaubeerblau is a German television film by Rainer Kaufmann . The world premiere took place on June 29, 2011 at the Munich Film Festival , the first broadcast on German television on November 21, 2012.

action

Fritjof is a "shy mother's boy" who - besides two assistants - is the only remaining employee who works in Corinna Mühlbauer's architecture office. During his working hours he occasionally gets lost as a hobby ornithologist observing birds. One day, however, he is suddenly torn from his observations when his boss orders him to carry out surveying work in a hospice . So she finally wants to get another big order for her economically ailing office.

At first Fritjof is not at all comfortable with the thought of being confronted with death. He tries to talk to his girlfriend about the new task, but is not heard there. Their relationship is in crisis because she wants to move in with him and make plans for their future together. However, Fritjof does not want to commit himself and seeks advice from his parents. But even they do not understand why this new task worries him so much. Instead of encouraging words, he only receives a pair of black shoes from his father for the work in the hospice. During his visit it becomes clear once again that both parents are unhappy about their son's professional career and relationship. His mother in particular, who still does his laundry, would have preferred her son to be a successful, independent architect .

Fritjof drives to the hospice together with Ms. Mühlbauer. The two are suddenly confronted with death when a coffin is brought out of the building. They leave the old town villa in a rush. Nevertheless, his boss forces him to go there again to start the survey work. Fritjof reluctantly bends over and approaches the building. Much to the annoyance of his boss, he begins with detailed measurements of the outside area so that he does not have to step inside the building. To his great surprise, he finally meets Hannes, an old friend from his school days. Fritjof went to class with him, but Hannes was exactly the opposite of Fritjof at the time: popular with girls and known for the best parties. Fritjof learns that Hannes has terminal pancreatic cancer . The two men become friends and Fritjof now comes to the hospice every day - but without taking any measurements. Shocked by the daily presence with death, Fritjof befriends several other residents, including an old lady, Frau Fahrenholtz. He watches TV with her and enjoys a tasty blueberry wine. When he asked where such delicious blueberries grow, he was harshly hit by the old lady: "You later born, please piss off your socks!" A short time later the old lady dies. Fritjof is shocked and quits his job to take care of Hannes from now on.

Fritjof learns that Hannes sister Sabine visits him regularly. Fritjof was in love with her at the time, but because of his introverted nature he had no chance with the beautiful pupil two grades above him. He shuns confrontation with Sabine because he still has feelings for her. Hannes goes on to tell him that in his carefree childhood he spent wonderful days on a farm. He was particularly fond of the cows at the time and it would be a big wish of his heart to stroke a cow again. When Hannes' condition continued to deteriorate, Fritjof contacted a cattle dealer to get a cow. Shortly afterwards he learns that Hannes only has a few days left to live. A little later he meets Sabine. She wonders who cares for her brother so lovingly and is more than surprised when Fritjof reveals himself to her. The two visit a pub together; Sabine shows him old pictures of her brother. They get closer and spend a night together. The next day, Hannes is dying. Fritjof drives to a distant farm and is able to convince a farmer to transport a cow to the hospice in town. He fulfills Hannes last wish, who dies shortly afterwards.

A little later, Frithof found out from the head of the hospice that Frau Fahrenholtz had left him a legacy. Coordinates in a forest are drawn on a map . Together with the urn of the deceased, he goes to look for the spot. Once there, he finds a blueberry bush and is now ready to shape his life himself.

criticism

“'Blaubeerblau' runs as part of the 'Life with Death' theme week in the first, and you can call this contribution, sensitively and easily staged by Rainer Kaufmann, deserving. Fears of contact should be reduced, and that succeeds. Without hiding the fact that death is and will remain a scandal, the film is about the question of what good dying could or should be and what dying care can mean for the survivors. "

- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

“The initiator of the story is the television producer and former talk show host Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt, who many years ago visited a friend in a hospice and was extremely impressed by the positive, life-affirming atmosphere. At that time he decided to bring a film on the way that would look at the subject of dying with a certain serenity and awaken the viewer's courage and lust for life. Beate Langmaack and Rainer Kaufmann implemented this together with Devid Striesow in an exemplary manner. "

- Stuttgart newspaper

“'Blueberry Blue' is a well-intentioned attempt to wrest something positive from death. He dares to pursue his own style and does not try his hand at morbid cynicism, as some English ('Die for Beginners') or Danish ('Okay') productions masterfully do. Nevertheless, the film leaves the bitter aftertaste of berries picked too early. "

- Spiegel Online

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  1. ↑ Release certificate for blueberry blue . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , November 2012 (PDF; test number: 135 449 V).
  2. ↑ blueberry blue at filmportal.de
  3. ↑ Description of the film ( memento from November 2, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
  4. ↑ Federal Government Commissioner for the Issues of Disabled People (Ed.): "Hörfilmkino im Kleisthaus 2013", page 9.
  5. ↑ Aleksandar Jozvaj: Fritjof shies away from the cemetery. In: Spiegel. November 17, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2012 .
  6. ↑ Death and an Unlived Life. Retrieved May 3, 2013 .
  7. ↑ The cheerful hospice. Retrieved May 3, 2013 .
  8. ↑ ARD shows the TV film "Blaubeerblau": Fritjof shuns the cemetery. Retrieved May 3, 2013 .