Weihnachten (2002)
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Fabian Busch, Eva Mende, Eva Hassmann, Sylvia Rohrer, Josef Hader, Martin Brambach, Matthias Brenner, Sybille J. Schedwill
On Christmas Eve in a Cologne apartment building, several tenants’ separate plans and personal conflicts begin to collide.
The story
On Christmas Eve in a Cologne apartment building, the tenants navigate clashing plans and unsettled relationships. Web designer Peter has invited his ex-girlfriend Esther to a Christmas party, prompting his current girlfriend Katharina to leave for her parents’ home; she becomes trapped in an elevator with Kai, Esther’s date. Mirijam is celebrating with Wolfgang, who has recently converted to Judaism, when his mother arrives unaware of the change. Kiosk owner Mrs. Maschke hopes for a quiet evening with her daughter and husband, while her husband wants to go out. Police officer Ben arranges to work so he can be near Tanja, and a call to the building brings the separate threads together.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film depicts Christmas Eve in an apartment building in Cologne and portrays several of its tenants: Web designer Peter and his girlfriend Katharina are arguing because Peter invited his ex-girlfriend Esther to a hip Christmas party. Katharina flees to her parents’ place and gets stuck in the elevator with Kai, Esther’s date. Meanwhile, Mirijam is spending Christmas Eve with her boyfriend Wolfgang, who has recently converted to Judaism, when Wolfgang’s mother suddenly turns up, still unaware of his decision. Mrs. Maschke, the kiosk owner, is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas with her daughter and her husband, who would rather go out on the town with his friend. Finally, police officer Ben has arranged to be on duty so he can be near Tanja. When the two are called to the apartment building, the separate episodes begin to intertwine.
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