The Beginner

The Beginner

1985 · 100 min · DE · 5.3 (21 votes)
Dir. Sigi Rothemund · Starring Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse, Sylvia Engelmann, Ankie Lau, Kurt Weinzierl · Music Gerhard Heinz · Die Supernasen Filmreihe
Comedy

Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.

VIBE

A pure shot of 80s wish fulfillment. It feels like a childhood dream, where the movies you love literally come to life. It's a fun, inventive romp that celebrates the magic of cinema and friendship.

whimsicalnostalgiclightheartedfunsteady80s comedymeta-fictionadventurelow-fi sci-fiescapismtechnologyfriendshipimagination
inventionremote controlparallel world
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