Looking for Eric
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| German title | Looking for Eric |
| Original title | Looking for Eric |
| Country of production | United Kingdom |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2009 |
| length | 116 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Ken Loach |
| script | Paul Laverty |
| production | Rebecca O'Brien |
| music | George Fenton |
| camera | Barry Ackroyd |
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Looking for Eric is a 2009 British film directed by Ken Loach . It is a humorous exploration of the iconic status of the former Manchester United football star , Frenchman Éric Cantona , and its importance to the club's fans. Closely linked to this is Loach's typical portrayal of the British working class and its problems.
action
Eric Bishop is a Manchester postman and a fanatical supporter of Manchester United football club . He lives with two step-sons from his second marriage in a small row house. Because of his depressing life and broken partnerships, he is very depressed. Even his friends, who support him in every situation, can hardly cheer him up. He also suffers from panic attacks , for which he even comes to the hospital at the beginning.
Eric left his first wife Lily many years ago and has not been in contact with her since. When he is supposed to take care of his little granddaughter, he meets her again. He would like to meet her, but doesn't dare. His stepson Ryan, who lives with him, keeps the gun of a notorious drug dealer hidden in his room and is blackmailed so that he does not turn it over to the police.
When Eric panics in this situation and even thinks of suicide, his great idol, the famous soccer player Éric Cantona , appears to him while smoking a joint . He gives him advice on how to get his life back on track. Even later, Cantona gives Eric valuable tips in his well-known philosophical way. Thanks to the active help of his friends, he finally manages to tackle his problems and in the end even builds a new relationship with Lily.
criticism
The lexicon of international films notes: “A comedy carried by a playful ensemble of actors that combines socially realistic observations and fairytale elements. Although many stereotypes creep into the processing of family conflicts, the film convinces with its humanism and its plea for solidarity, conveyed with a lot of humor. "
various
- In Eric's home pub a game plan for the 2008 European Championship is clearly visible (England did not qualify).
- The film describes in a humorous way how fans of the commercial club FC United of Manchester treat their “big brother” Manchester United .
- The imaginary Éric Cantona often switches between English and French, although the protagonist does not understand the latter. Nevertheless, in the last scene of the film, he answers the question “Are you insane?” In French with “Moi?”.
- The film contains original scenes with goals by Eric Cantona. According to Cantona, the greatest moment of his life, a brilliant pass in a game against Tottenham Hotspur , is also presented.
- According to Ken Loach, the film was made on the initiative of Eric Cantona himself, who wanted to portray his special relationship with United fans.
Web links
- Website for the film
- Looking for Eric in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Life as it plays , article on the film in the football magazine ballesterer
Individual evidence
- ↑ Release certificate for Looking for Eric . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , October 2009 (PDF; test number: 120 004 K).
- ↑ Looking for Eric. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .