Menschenliebe

Menschenliebe
Directed by Alexander Tuschinski
Produced by Alexander Tuschinski
Written by Alexander Tuschinski
Starring Sebastian B
Alexander Tuschinski
Dominic Rödel
Marc Ortner
Tonie Redford
Nadja Schneider
Cinematography Alexander Tuschinski
Matthias Kirste
Joachim Sommer
Edited by Alexander Tuschinski
Release dates
  • 2010
Running time
 78 minutes (at 24fps)
Country Germany
Language German

Menschenliebe is an independent German feature film directed by Alexander Tuschinski. It had its premiere in Stuttgart, Germany in December 2010.[1][2] It was screened and received numerous awards at international film-festivals,[3] was additionally shown in various cinemas and screening events in Germany,[4][5] and was officially released online in June 2013.[6]

Plot

The film is about a young physics-student, Arnold Richter, who loves classical music - especially Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. Being a shy introvert, he has no luck finding a girlfriend. One day, he meets a man reminiscent of Don Giovanni. His new mentor teaches him how to seduce any woman in two minutes - but the more Arnold follows his advice, the more surreal his world becomes.[7]

Production

The film is considered a No-Budget-Film, as everybody involved participated without payment. The cast consists of 46 mostly first-time actors. Alexander Tuschinski produced the film parallel to and independent of studying at Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart.[8]

Reception

We recommend strongly that you see (...) Menschenliebe. This film brilliantly shifts between dramatic realism and Pythonesque absurdist comedy.
Alexander Tuschinski’s work of comedic genius (...) resembles the early work of Woody Allen in the best possible way.[10] One of the best films we have ever screened at IFS.[11]
—Independent Filmmakers Showcase Hollywood, 2012 program guide entry for Menschenliebe
A film of style and wit.
—Miles Kreuger, president of the Institute of the American Musical, note to Alexander Tuschinski[12]
The kafkaesk story (...) was apparently well received by the audiences comprised of industry experts.
—Benjamin Schieler, article in Stuttgarter Zeitung about screenings in the USA.[13]

Awards

The film won the following awards:

Additionally, the film was official selection at the following festivals:

References

  1. ↑ "IMDB-page of "Menschenliebe".". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  2. ↑ "Article on website of Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  3. ↑ See list of awards and sources below.
  4. ↑ "Uni-Film: Program notice for screening at University Stuttgart, May 2012.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  5. ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article mentioning screenings in Stuttgart's "Stadtteil-Kinos".". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  6. ↑ "Official youtube-upload of "Menschenliebe". The film was also released on vimeo. Please refer to the link in "external links".". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  7. ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article about the film by Benjamin Schieler.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  8. ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article about the production of the film by Benjamin Schieler.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  9. ↑ "Program Guide of Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, found on official website.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  10. ↑ "IFS Programme, March 2012.". Retrieved 5 November 2014..
  11. ↑ "IFS: Program notes for November 2012 screening.". Retrieved 19 April 2014..
  12. ↑ "Quoted on director Alexander Tuschinski's website.". Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  13. ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article on Alexander Tuschinski's works.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  14. ↑ "Article on official website of Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  15. ↑ "Article on official website of the festival.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  16. ↑ "Park City Film Music Festival official website: List of past awards-winners.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  17. ↑ "List of 2011 winners on website of California Film Awards.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  18. ↑ "List of 2011 winners on website of Nevada Film Festival.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  19. ↑ "Winners of 2012 Honolulu Film Awards on official website of the festival.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  20. ↑ "Hochschule der Medien: Article on "Menschenliebe" and its awards.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  21. ↑ "Program Guide of 2012 IFS, found on official website.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  22. ↑ "Hochschule der Medien: Article on Karlsruhe-Screening.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  23. ↑ "Independent Days Karlsruhe: Official Program Guide 2011.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  24. ↑ "Berlin Independent Film Festival: Official Selections 2013.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..
  25. ↑ "Hochschule der Medien: Article on the film.". Retrieved 18 April 2014..

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