At Kinofest 2025, we present the latest films from Germany, offering a broader understanding of the theme of family and exploring today's trends. Is family a necessity that requires bloodlines, or can it simply be a mutually supportive relationship that provides a safe space? The films at Kinofest 2025 offer insights into modern families, with The Light serving as the opening film to facilitate discussion about the concept of family.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Cast: Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Tala Al-Deen, Elke Biesendorfer, Julius Gause, Elyas Eldridge, Toby Onwumere, Mudar Ramadan, Joyce Abu-Zeid
Germany, comedy/drama, 162', colour, 2024, 18+
Living right in the bustling heart of Berlin, the Engels family is a turbulent and fractured unit - parents Milena and Tim, both in their late forties, 17-year-old twins Frieda and Jon, and 8-year-old Dio. Each of them is struggling with their own personal chaos. When Syrian immigrant Farrah enters their lives as a housekeeper, she unexpectedly sets the disparate family on a new track. Quickly, each family member forms a profound and enigmatic connection with Farrah, falling individually for her focused yet mysterious persona. But soon, the Engels begin to understand that Farrah has been seeking their family for a long time and is now leading them on a journey into the unknown.
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World premiere | Berlinale Opening Film in 2025
