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Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been best friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They are both extremely keen about the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. At camp, Achim begins spending more and more time with his girlfriend, whilst Tobi becomes increasingly sceptical of their relationship. Then when the gay team from Berlin arrives, Tobi is completely confused. The evening before the big race, a storm breaks that is more than meteorological ...
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"an entertaining, sweet-natured tale with echoes of British charmer ‘Beautiful Thing’ . . . definite appeal for fans of Daws’s Creek and Hollyoaks . . . hard to resist" – Daily Express
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
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Yet another arresting film from Parasol Peccadillo, who have released such other gems as ‘Krampack’, ‘Sugar’, ‘Close to Leo’, and ‘You’ll Get Over It’ – all films dealing with similar issues to Summer Storm, and are themselves highly recommended for customers interested in the themes of coming-out / coming-of-age.
While there may seem to be a plethora of coming-out films on the market, the German Summer Storm remains fresh and enthralling. The premise is simple: boyhood friendship interrupted by the arrival of ‘girls’, causing one of the boys to reflect on how much that friendship means to him, and realising that he loves his friend in more than a platonic way.
There is the inevitable heart-ache caused by unrequited love and the confusion arising from an emerging consciousness of sexuality, but the film offers an exquisite insight into the emotions involved, with a very true-to-life representation. No doubt many people will recognise themselves in this film, and – painful though it may be – can relive some of the passions that they experienced with their first love.
As well as being tender, the film is also extremely humorous in places, which adds just the right balance to the pathos. Similarly, although there are only two girls with significant roles in this film, their attitude towards homosexuality provides a striking contrast to the stereotypical approach of the majority of the teenage boys.
Overall, Summer Storm is beautifully shot, touching, and presents some captivating characters. The acting is accomplished and hopefully we will see more of the talented (and stunning) Kostja Ullmann.
If the above appeals, buy it now; you will not be disappointed…
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Well this film really did suprise me, in that it is lots better than I expected after reading previous reviews. The story is simple & sweet, yet the acting by the main cast is both believable and spot on. The film has quite a few comic moments which just adds to its innocence and even though this subject has been done many many times before, this is definately one of the better, mainly due to strong performances by the main cast giving thefilm the 'Real' factor.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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It's rare for me to give five stars to a movie, but this one merits the Full Monty in my opinion. With cute lads and good acting, it's a feel-good movie with a well-meaning message. Sure, it has the usual clichés that coming-of-age gay movies have, but these are couched within a story well-told. There's a good soundtrack too.
Tobi and Achim are best friends, both in and out of their local rowing team. Achim's in love with Sandra, but Tobi's in love with Achim. Sandra senses this when she tells Tobi, "You and Achim are like Siamese twins and I'm a witch coming between you." Tobi and Achim are close enough to indulge in sessions of mutual masturbation, but anything more is crossing the line for Achim. Tobi admonishes Achim as the latter storms off, "Jerking off in the boathouse is OK, but a little kiss is a disaster?"
More raunchy than the film `Beautiful Thing' but just as funny and just as poignant. I was moved when Tobi tells Anke, his supposed girlfriend, that he does not love her but loves Achim instead. But Tobi finds solace in the arms of Niels who advises him well that "If you hide your whole life, you'll forget who you are." Niels then proceeds to peel off Tobi's sunburned skin, as if symbolically bringing to light the real Tobi within.
The extras include a three-minute introduction in English by the young director, Marco Kreuzpaintner. He tells us that the film is based on his own experience of coming out. The film experienced good success in Germany, where the actor who plays Tobi (Robert Stadlober) was already a successful star. He is not gay, but admitted to the press that he had had gay experiences.
The disc also includes an eight-minute interview in English with the actor who plays Achim (Kostja Ullmann), whose sultry dark looks has understandably led to him gaining a large gay following!
Tobi and Achim are best friends, both in and out of their local rowing team. Achim's in love with Sandra, but Tobi's in love with Achim. Sandra senses this when she tells Tobi, "You and Achim are like Siamese twins and I'm a witch coming between you." Tobi and Achim are close enough to indulge in sessions of mutual masturbation, but anything more is crossing the line for Achim. Tobi admonishes Achim as the latter storms off, "Jerking off in the boathouse is OK, but a little kiss is a disaster?"
More raunchy than the film `Beautiful Thing' but just as funny and just as poignant. I was moved when Tobi tells Anke, his supposed girlfriend, that he does not love her but loves Achim instead. But Tobi finds solace in the arms of Niels who advises him well that "If you hide your whole life, you'll forget who you are." Niels then proceeds to peel off Tobi's sunburned skin, as if symbolically bringing to light the real Tobi within.
The extras include a three-minute introduction in English by the young director, Marco Kreuzpaintner. He tells us that the film is based on his own experience of coming out. The film experienced good success in Germany, where the actor who plays Tobi (Robert Stadlober) was already a successful star. He is not gay, but admitted to the press that he had had gay experiences.
The disc also includes an eight-minute interview in English with the actor who plays Achim (Kostja Ullmann), whose sultry dark looks has understandably led to him gaining a large gay following!
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Delightful - Funny and Romantic
As a fan of German films in general I had high hopes for this film and I wasn't disappointed.
It's a lovely coming out story of a young member of a rowing team in rural... Read more
It's a lovely coming out story of a young member of a rowing team in rural... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andy
Great
Really great coming of age / to terms with oneself, gay drama. Hot guys rowing too. German language film with English subtittles.
Published 7 months ago by 00mia00
Like a fresh, cool rainstorm, this will invigorate you.
This film was wonderfully different from plenty of the coming out films around, in that it was not all about angst and sadness, but offered hope. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Close Range.
low budget but clever plot
If you want a hollywood perfect film this isn't for you. It's German and inevitably low budget. Some of the shots and attempts at building the right atmosphere are awful. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. A. S. Wood
I am glad I bought it
This was one of those films which plays on the mind for a while (I had watched clips on Youtube)and I put off buying it because it was German made with sub-titles. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by PeterandPaulo
Better than most
This gay coming out movie is better than most of the drivel we get on this topic. It is enjoyable, reasonably well acted and directed and not full of the usual cliches on the... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Mr O
Growing up story
A very enjoyable film about growing up being gay in a world of heterosexuals. Great performance by the central character - sensitive and realistic!!
Published on 18 April 2009 by W. Robertson
Outstanding film
You have to have a miserable heart of stone not to like this film. The performances are touching, the cinematography very evocative and there is a wonderful charisma and chemistry... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by C. Fowler
Funny, tender and truthful
This German movie is very funny, and tender, and truthful. It concerns a group of youngsters competing in a rowing competition and the emotional challenges they encounter in... Read more
Published on 9 July 2008 by Hywel James
Very enjoyable - the turmoil of growing up and coming out with a...
Really enjoyed watching this and it has a feel good ending. The confusions and pains of adolescence and coming out are all portrayed very well and in the setting of a mixed crowd... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2008 by Andrew
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