Weekend Rebels Explained
| Weekend Rebels |
| Director: | Marc Rothemund |
| Producer: | Quirin Berg
Mara Fiedler
Justyna Müsch
Max Wiedemann |
| Starring: | Florian David Fitz
Aylin Tezel
Cecilio Andresen |
| Cinematography: | Philip Peschlow |
| Editing: | Hans Horn
Chris Mühlbauer |
| Music: | Hans Hafner
Johnny Klimek |
| Studio: | Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion
Leonine Studios
SevenPictures Film |
| Distributor: | Leonine Distribution |
| Runtime: | 109 minutes |
| Country: | Germany |
| Language: | German
Albanese
Latvian
English |
Weekend Rebels (German: Wochenendrebellen) is a 2023 German sports comedy-drama film directed by Marc Rothemund and written by Richard Kropf.[1] Starring Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel and Cecilio Andresen.[2] It is based on the autobiographical book Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco and Jason von Juterczenka.[3] It is about the journey of a father and his autistic son to find the latter's favorite soccer team by visiting all 56 teams in their respective stadiums.[4] It premiered on September 28, 2023, in German theaters.[5] A Upcoming American remake will directed by Stephen Chbosky and [6]
Synopsis
Mirco travels a lot for work, while his wife Fatime organizes the demanding family life. Their ten-year-old son Jason is autistic, and his everyday life consists of daily routines and set rules. When Jason's family is suggested to attend a special school, Mirco is also challenged as a parent. He makes a pact with his son: Jason promises to do his best not to be provoked at school if Mirco helps him find his favorite soccer club. However, Jason only wants to decide on a club once he has seen the 56 first, second, and third division teams live in their respective stadiums.[7]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[8]
- Florian David Fitz as Mirco
- Aylin Tezel as Fatime
- Cecilio Andresen as Jason
- Florina Siegel as Lucy
- Joachim Król as Grandpa Gerd
- Petra-Maria Cammin as Ömchen (Manuela)
- Milena Dreißig as Miss Dr. Folke
- Leslie Malton as Mrs. Brinkhaus
- Tilo Nest as Professor Reinhard Sieben
- Michaela Wiebusch as Teacher Schönwalder
- Ilknur Boyraz as Rector Bussart
- Janina Kranz as Jessi
- Andreas Leopold Schadt as Folder Steve
- Elizabeth Heckel as Secretary
- Nela Bartsch as Elderly lady
- Markus Hoffmann as Folder
- Sabine Barth as Passenger
- Fritz Scheuermann as Bayern Fan
- Christo Klahr as Soccer Fan
- Frank Streffing
Production
Principal photography finished at the end of November 2021 in Germany.[9] [10]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-07-04 . Trailer & Plakat zu WOCHENENDREBELLEN / Kinostart 28. September 2023 . 2023-08-15 . presseportal.de . de.
- Web site: 2023-01-12 . "Wochenendrebellen" neu im Kino: Alles zu Inhalt, Cast und Kinostart . 2023-08-15 . News.de . de.
- Web site: Heuer . Kristina . 2021-10-22 . Florian David Fitz dreht die Buchverfilmung "Wochenendrebellen" . 2023-08-15 . www.goldenekamera.de . de.
- Web site: 2023-07-05 . Trailer: Vaterliebe, Autismus und 56 Fußballspiele – "Wochenendrebellen" mit Florian David Fitz . 2023-08-15 . stern.de . de.
- Web site: 2021-10-21 . Der Film "Wochenendrebellen" Ab 28. September 2023 Im Kino. . 2023-08-15 . Wochenendrebellen . de-DE.
- Web site: Deadline Hollywood . Mark Wahlberg And Stephen Chbosky Team On ‘Weekend Warriors’ Feature From Apple With SpringHill And Plan B Producing. 21 August 2024. Justin. Kroll. August 21, 2024.
- Web site: 2023-07-05 . "Wochenendrebellen"-Trailer: Ein deutscher "Rain Boy"? . 2023-08-15 . www.film.at . de.
- Web site: Wochenendrebellen filmportal.de . 2023-08-15 . www.filmportal.de.
- Web site: 2021-10-22 . Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN . 2023-08-15 . presseportal.de . de.
- Web site: 2021-10-22 . LEONINE Studios: Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN . 2023-08-15 . Volksfreund . de.
