Movie Screening: "North Face"
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The German Consulate recommends the following movie: "North Face" - Based on a true story
"North Face" tells the breathtaking story of two Bavarian climbers who attempted to scale the Eiger North Face for the first time. It’s 1936, and Nazi propaganda urges German Alpinists to conquer the unclimbed north face of the Swiss massif - aka “Murder Wall” - before the Olympic Games take place. The legendary 1800-meter-high wall of stone and ice has been casting its spell for decades, and two young climbers, Toni Kurz (Benno Fürmann) and Andi Hinterstoisser (Florian Lukas), are finally lured into the challenge. Preparing at the foot of the mountain, they cross paths with Toni’s childhood love, Luise (Johanna Wokalek), who is reporting on the first ascent for a Berlin newspaper. Tensions rise as personal drama blends with the seduction of the dangerous feat.
Director/screenwriter Philipp Stölzl keeps viewers as breathless as if they were climbing the mountain themselves, rather than sitting comfortably in a theatre. Though few people may remember the story of Toni Kurz and Andi Hinterstoisser directly, many will find their own reflection in these characters - not only Alpinists and nature lovers, but all who are still searching for their path in life.
"North Face" so far won the following movie awards:
German Film Critics Award, Best Screenplay 2009
German Film Academy Award 2009, Best Cinematography
German Film Academy Award 2009, Best Sound Design
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"North Face" will be screening:
Friday, January 29, 2010 - Thursday, February 4, 2010
Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema
143 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002-1018
(212) 358-7709
Please check the movie theater's website for showtimes.
