Film: Oskar Und Die Tieferschatten (The Pasta Detectives)
At the heart of this adaptation of German author Andreas Steinh?fel?s wildly popular children?s book is ten-year-old Rico, the only child of a working-class single mother in Berlin. Although quick to describe himself as a ?Lowly gifted child? who can?t tell his left from his right and whose thoughts often ?rattle around in his head like balls in a bingo cage,? Rico is compassionate, observant, and makes the best of his short-comings. Often left on his own, Rico spends most of his time close to home or visiting the quirky tenants in his apartment building. One day Rico meets Oskar, a ?highly gifted? younger boy who is obsessed with safety statistics and prone to wearing a helmet. Despite their differences, the two boys complement each other and become fast friends. When Oskar suddenly goes missing, Rico suspects a notorious local kidnapper ?Mr. 2000? and sets out to find and rescue his new friend. With an emphasis on teamwork and friendship, Vollmar?s film is a fresh and endearing take on the classic ?buddy-film? suitable for the whole family. German with English Subtitles.
Admission/Cost:
Sunday, October 25 - 10:00 AM
For more information, please visit: www.germancurrentssd.org
At the heart of this adaptation of German author Andreas Steinh?fel?s wildly popular children?s book is ten-year-old Rico, the only child of a working-class single mother in Berlin. Although quick to describe himself as a ?Lowly gifted child? who can?t tell his left from his right and whose thoughts often ?rattle around in his head like balls in a bingo cage,? Rico is compassionate, observant, and makes the best of his short-comings. Often left on his own, Rico spends most of his time close to home or visiting the quirky tenants in his apartment building. One day Rico meets Oskar, a ?highly gifted? younger boy who is obsessed with safety statistics and prone to wearing a helmet. Despite their differences, the two boys complement each other and become fast friends. When Oskar suddenly goes missing, Rico suspects a notorious local kidnapper ?Mr. 2000? and sets out to find and rescue his new friend. With an emphasis on teamwork and friendship, Vollmar?s film is a fresh and endearing take on the classic ?buddy-film? suitable for the whole family. German with English Subtitles.
Admission/Cost:
Sunday, October 25 - 10:00 AM
For more information, please visit: www.germancurrentssd.org
