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Luca Marinelli

Actor
Born in Rome in 1984, actor Luca Marinelli completed his training at the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio d'Amico. For his powerful performance in *They Call Me Jeeg* (2015), he was awarded the Italian David di Donatello film prize. A highlight of his career was the title role in the literary adaptation *Martin Eden* (2019), which earned him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival. His body of work also includes internationally recognized films such as the comic book adaptation *The Old Guard* (2020) and the drama *The Eight Mountains* (2022).

Films

Don't Be Bad

Don't Be Bad

By Claudio Caligari

2015 | 100 min | Crime

Small-time criminals Vittorio and Cesare are like brothers—until one of them has a vision and wants to change his life.

Every Blessed Day

Every Blessed Day

By Paolo Virzì

2012 | 102 min | Comedy

Antonia lives for music - her partner Guido lives for ancient languages. Two very different characters, with a common desire to have children.

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Addiction

Addiction

2012 | 85 min | Documentary

A candid look into the lives of four drug addicts in Berlin’s urban jungle, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of addiction. ADDICTION follows four people—three men and one womangoing about their daily lives, without sugarcoating and without passing judgment. “We are there when the body demands a fix; we see how the drugs are bought; we observe the preparation, consumption, high, and withdrawal. Four people, four severely addicted individuals, show us their world and let us directly share ...

Lichter der Stadt

Lichter der Stadt

2020 | 102 min | Drama

The conversations with his chance encounters give deeper and deeper insights into Joscha's past and his chaotic life. When he's finally alone and takes the pill, his journey finally begins and he wonders if it was the right decision. The film was shot in a single take, with no cuts. The camera follows Joscha through a winter night on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne.

When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes

When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes

2014 | 75 min | Documentary

Ivette Löcker accompanies two addicted St. Petersburgers in her documentary chamber play. They are the lost "generation Perestroika", which broke under the newly gained freedom. Ljoscha and his mother live with Schanna in a small apartment in St. Petersburg - but Ivette Löckler is not concerned with an inventory of the things that make up a wasted existence, but with the human achievement of gentleness in dealing with each another. Schannas and Ljoscha's attitude to life is not only bitter. In the ...

Brother

Brother

2014 | 27 min | Crime

Lukasz (24) wants to get out of crisis mode. He yearns for recognition and loyalty. As tough thug for Hamburg's main man, he believes he's found it all. While Lukasz's rise up the ladder begins to take shape, the death of their mother brings his little brother Kamil (13) to Lukasz's front door after a long break in contact. Lukasz is forced to choose between his criminal substitute family and his brother. Jarek Dudas Kiez drama BROTHER is his graduation film from the International Film School ...

MPA - Medical Psychological Assessment

MPA - Medical Psychological Assessment

2011 | 6 min | Shorts

Robert Bohrer's short comedy looks at the bête noire of many a drunk driver in Germany, MPU - MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. Two years of preparing for the MPU to get back a driver’s license and two years of being sober... well, not really... and today is the final test and the most important conversation with the psychologist. Hold on: today? TODAY??? On this Monday morning, as Frankie leaves a Berlin club with his girlfriend Lanka, he realizes that he has totally forgotten about his big MPU ...

Passing Summer

Passing Summer

2001 | 85 min | Drama

It's summer in Berlin. Two friends are sitting in a café. Valerie is quiet, reserved, and has short dark hair. She has just moved. Sophie, on the other hand, is a fun-loving blonde who is about to spend six months in Rome. PASSING SUMMER shows the everyday details of life. Conversations, encounters, and relationships. Between Berlin street cafés, apartments, and chance encounters, a quiet observation of everyday life unfolds. Friendships, relationships, and lonely moments coexist without a linear ...

Muller Corner Africa

Muller Corner Africa

2014 | Documentary

MULLER CORNER AFRICA is a documentary series about a forgotten African Quarter in Berlin-Wedding. Director Martin Helmbrecht meets it diverse inhabitants. Rob is a second-generation owner of the "Roy Dunn's Western Gates" shop. Israel Kaunatjike and Mnyaka Sururu Mboro explain the district's colonial street names and their own life stories and the struggle against colonialism. Bakri Maslmani is a Syrian musician who studied Arabian classical music. After more than ten years in Germany, he made his ...

Another Way to Make a Living

Another Way to Make a Living

2022 | 64 min | Crime

Eric, a journalist, meets a prisoner named Moritz. With his assistance Eric gains access to the criminal world and unleashes unexpected events. Bored by his usual work, Erik researches the criminal world on his own. During his research he meets Moritz in prison. Moritz becomes Erik's ticket into drug lord Milan's gang. But Moritz ignores all journalistic standards. Erik's best friend Celine gets wind of this and tries to change his mind. While his informant Moritz gets more and more involved ...

Thirty

Thirty

2019 | 114 min | Drama

Twenty-four hours in the life of a clique of friends on a Friday in October... All six live in Berlin, are in their early thirties, and single. Today, one of them is celebrating a birthday. Writer Övünç has writer's block. Pascal, professionally successful, is plagued by the desire to throw away his current life for a new one - which one, he himself is not quite sure. He and actress Raha have recently separated. She hopes for her career to grow day by day. Kara prefers to spend the night at friends' ...