Orpheus' song
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Orpheus' song |
| Country of production | Germany |
| original language | German |
| Publishing year | 2019 |
| length | 75 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Gate Iben |
| script | Gate Iben |
| production | Gate Iben |
| music |
Cesar Espinoza , William Kudahl Sørensen |
| camera | Manuel Ruge |
| cut | Markus Morkötter |
| occupation | |
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Orpheus' Song is a German film by Tor Iben from 2019.
action
The unemployed Philipp and the student Enis live in Berlin and get to know each other in a fitness studio . A deep friendship develops between the two young men. What Enis doesn't know: Philipp is bisexual and in love with him from the first moment. When Philipp wins a trip for two to Corfu , he asks his friend to come with him. Enis, who lives in a steady relationship with Kristina, is initially not enthusiastic, but then lets Philipp persuade him.
At first, the two spend a carefree vacation, but Philipp suffers from his suppressed feelings for Enis. He doesn't dare to confess, he's afraid it would destroy their friendship. He takes refuge in a flirtation with another vacationer, but she is married and there is a fight with her jealous husband. Philipp and Enis get lost during a hike and meet the local Hercules on the way. They spend the evening together and Hercules tells them stories from Greek mythology . That night they both have the same dream. The next morning they make their way back to the hotel, take a break on a lonely beach and swim naked in the sea. They start a playful tussle and suddenly the atmosphere between them is erotically charged. They kiss passionately and sleep together.
The next morning is the day of departure. Enis is like a changed man. He only speaks the most essential things to Philipp. Back at home in Berlin, he simply leaves him at the airport, no longer takes his calls and doesn't show up at the gym either. Philipp learns from an employee that Enis has logged off. Deeply hurt by this dismissive behavior, Philipp decides to take a job as an animator in Greece and to leave Berlin to forget his unhappy love.
Meanwhile, Enis is confused about his feelings for Philipp. He doesn't want to admit to himself that he fell in love with him. His girlfriend has suspected something for a long time and tries to lure him out of his reserve so that he stands by his feelings. But at first Enis remains stubborn. Only when Philipp asks him for a farewell talk can he no longer deny his feelings to himself.
When he said goodbye, Philipp gave him a plane ticket and leaves it up to him whether he comes with or not. Enis goes home, packs his bags, separates from Kristina and rushes to the airport. Philipp is already waiting for him there and they both fly to Greece.
publication
The film premiered on June 23, 2019 at the Out Here Now - Kansas City LGBT Film Festival. It has also been shown at other film festivals such as the Taiwan International Queer Film Festival and the Paris Chéries Chéris Film Festival.
Web links
- Orpheus' song in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Certificate of release for Orpheus' song . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry (PDF).
- ↑ Orpheus' song . Film program. Official website of the Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ + International Film Festival. Retrieved September 18, 2019.