Wed April 13, 2016
Screening and Discussion: Marc Brummund's Sanctuary
SEE EVENT DETAILS
at Goethe Institut German Cultural Center
(see times)
Germany, May 1968: As the country is caught up in the midst a new era of freedom that includes the Rolling Stones, bell-bottoms, mini-skirts, the sexual revolution, and protests against the Vietnam War, rebellious 14-year-old Wolfgang is at odds with his parents.
As a last resort, he is sent to Freistatt, a foster home for difficult children. There he is to be “educated” to become a decent boy. Wolfgang puts up a determined resistance against the brutal working conditions and the perfidious education methods of the wardens; he doesn’t allow them to get him down. But for how long can he manage to resist the system of violence and oppression without brutalizing himself? Based on true accounts, Brummunds film is about a boy’s merciless to save his last bit of humanity and dignity in an oppressive system.
Press quote:
"Sanctuary is the German response to Sleeper. Marc Brummund managed to pull off what Barry Levinson was once able to: Both made a film that no one was looking forward to. not even for one second, yet leaving the viewer grateful for having seen it."(Berliner Morgenpost)
Discussion with Director Marc Brummund, and reception following the screening.
RSVP required:
[email protected]
Subject line: RSVP Marc Brummund’s Sanctuary
Suggested donation: $5
show less
As a last resort, he is sent to Freistatt, a foster home for difficult children. There he is to be “educated” to become a decent boy. Wolfgang puts up a determined resistance against the brutal working conditions and the perfidious education methods of the wardens; he doesn’t allow them to get him down. But for how long can he manage to resist the system of violence and oppression without brutalizing himself? Based on true accounts, Brummunds film is about a boy’s merciless to save his last bit of humanity and dignity in an oppressive system.
Press quote:
"Sanctuary is the German response to Sleeper. Marc Brummund managed to pull off what Barry Levinson was once able to: Both made a film that no one was looking forward to. not even for one second, yet leaving the viewer grateful for having seen it."(Berliner Morgenpost)
Discussion with Director Marc Brummund, and reception following the screening.
RSVP required:
[email protected]
Subject line: RSVP Marc Brummund’s Sanctuary
Suggested donation: $5
Germany, May 1968: As the country is caught up in the midst a new era of freedom that includes the Rolling Stones, bell-bottoms, mini-skirts, the sexual revolution, and protests against the Vietnam War, rebellious 14-year-old Wolfgang is at odds with his parents.
As a last resort, he is sent to Freistatt, a foster home for difficult children. There he is to be “educated” to become a decent boy. Wolfgang puts up a determined resistance against the brutal working conditions and the perfidious education methods of the wardens; he doesn’t allow them to get him down. But for how long can he manage to resist the system of violence and oppression without brutalizing himself? Based on true accounts, Brummunds film is about a boy’s merciless to save his last bit of humanity and dignity in an oppressive system.
Press quote:
"Sanctuary is the German response to Sleeper. Marc Brummund managed to pull off what Barry Levinson was once able to: Both made a film that no one was looking forward to. not even for one second, yet leaving the viewer grateful for having seen it."(Berliner Morgenpost)
Discussion with Director Marc Brummund, and reception following the screening.
RSVP required:
[email protected]
Subject line: RSVP Marc Brummund’s Sanctuary
Suggested donation: $5
read more
As a last resort, he is sent to Freistatt, a foster home for difficult children. There he is to be “educated” to become a decent boy. Wolfgang puts up a determined resistance against the brutal working conditions and the perfidious education methods of the wardens; he doesn’t allow them to get him down. But for how long can he manage to resist the system of violence and oppression without brutalizing himself? Based on true accounts, Brummunds film is about a boy’s merciless to save his last bit of humanity and dignity in an oppressive system.
Press quote:
"Sanctuary is the German response to Sleeper. Marc Brummund managed to pull off what Barry Levinson was once able to: Both made a film that no one was looking forward to. not even for one second, yet leaving the viewer grateful for having seen it."(Berliner Morgenpost)
Discussion with Director Marc Brummund, and reception following the screening.
RSVP required:
[email protected]
Subject line: RSVP Marc Brummund’s Sanctuary
Suggested donation: $5
show less
Date/Times:
Goethe Institut German Cultural Center
530 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
The Best Events
Every Week in Your Inbox
From Our Sponsors
UPCOMING EVENTS
Great suggestion! We'll be in touch.
Event reviewed successfully.