Summer Storm
by Marco Kreuzpaintner
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Actor: Alicja Bachleda, J?rgen Tonkel, Kostja Ullmann, Miriam Morgenstern, Robert StadloberDirector: Marco Kreuzpaintner
Brand: RYKODISC
Cinematographer: Daniel Gottschalk
Writer: Marco Kreuzpaintner
Editor: Hansj?rg Wei?brich
Producer: Jakob Claussen
Producer: Thomas W?bke
Producer: Ulrike Putz
Writer: Thomas Bahmann
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: German (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 98 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-09-05
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Liberation Ent
Product features:
- Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years. As cox and oarsman, they have helped their team win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to the big regatta in the countryside. But, this trip is no summer camp and the first problems soon arise. As Achim's relationship with his girlfriend grows more serious, Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run deeper th
DVD Reviews of Summer Storm
DVD Review: Coming out to your German rowing team is tough, Man.
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall a nice story about a young man in Germany coming to terms with his homosexuality and how it affects his relationships with his best friend and the rest of his rowing (crew) team, as they compete for a trophy at a summer camp-out. I found some of the situations to be a little contrived and unrealistic, such as when the girl who likes him shows up on a quilt in a field right where and when he chose to run after his first gay intimate encounter with a member of a gay crew club. How could she possibly know he would run right to her? Also, why does his erstwhile best friend decide to get intimate with his girl for the first time in the middle of a violent night-time thunderstorm in the woods, after the team has just fishished a search for a missing team member? There are also some continuity problems, and just when you think the movie has ended there's a cutsie tacked-on post-script. But, some good acting and some very emotionally raw and real-feeling scenes among a great young cast make this movie worth a look.
DVD Review: Ich Bin Nicht Schwul (I Am Not Gay)
Summary: 5 Stars
Sommersturm was an ?berraschung (surprise) for me this summer. Made in 2004, it won high honors for a brutally honest view of homosexuality in the land where Hitler once ruled. Like "Brokeback Mountain", the subject of becoming aware of one's own orientation falls on the protagonist. Even moreso, he begins to fall for his best friend, who is heterosexual. After much denial and swirls of emotion, Tobi finally admits his real orientation. The girl he'd been pursuing understands fully, and urges him to be true to himself. The rest of the rowing team accepts Tobi as he accepts himself.
For contrast in the story, there is a stereotypical gay and muscular guy. However, it is the calm and cool gay guy who proves to Tobi how sincere and real one can be. Tobi even asks him for advice on how to cope with the reality of knowing he is gay.
Overall, I admit I bought it to hear the German, which is unfortunately spoken too fast most of the time for my ears. Rather than reading the English subtitles and then trying to backtranslate them into German, I'd rather switch the subtitles into German and follow the story totally immersed in German.
I highly recommend this sensitive approach of a movie to any late adolescent (rated R) who's struggling with his sexuality.
DVD Review: Charming.
Summary: 4 Stars
I can't understand German and English so much. Because I'm Japanese girl. However,I like gay movie. The scene in the lake side was the most beautiful sex scene that I had seen so far. I decided purchase because I had seen the scene with YouTube. Especially Marlon Kittel is so cute!!!!!Actually, the music and the image are very beautiful overall.
Tobi loves Achim, but Achim is a straight and has a girlfriend.Tobi must behave as a straight, and suffers. I was painful when I consider his feelings. Openly gay boat team "Queerstroker" came to the same campground.By their appearance,various problems occur between Tobi and his friends.I have not understood details.But finally, I thought he had decided it to living as a gay. It's wonderful that he accepts it.And It seems like "Queerstroker" was very honest and lovely. It's not possible to write any further well. sorry...
DVD Review: Summer Storm
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw a trailer of this movie on You Tube. I wasn't disappointed when I received my own copy of the film. This is a touching story of two childhood friends that experience a wonderful and loving bond of best friendship. The twist is Tobi's love is deeper than friendship for Achim. The feelings are not mutual however. The frustrations they both experience almost breaks their friendship apart. In the end, their friendship survives. DVD Review: across many waters
Summary: 4 Stars
A well made movie and powerful depiction of a young man coming to grips with his love for his best friend and the rejection he faces as his best friend falls in love with a young woman. The story's setting of a rowing camp provides a beautiful backdrop to the mounting conflict. I must admit there's a bit of cheesiness in the final resolution, but it detracts just a little from the otherwise powerful portrayals throughout the rest of the movie. And check out the part where the lead jumps in the lake after his best friend walks away; the cinematography was captivating, matched equally with music. What a scene!
Description of Summer Storm
Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years. As cox and oarsman they have helped their team win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to the big regatta in the countryside. But this trip is no summer camp and the first problems soon arise. As Achim's relationship with his girlfriend grows more serious Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run deeper than he's willing to admit to himself. He feels confused unsure of himself and increasingly left out. When the much-anticipated Berlin girls' team is being replaced by a team of athletic cliche-busting young gay men Tobi and his teammates are suddenly forced to grapple with their prejudices their fears and perhaps their hidden longings. As the tension grows Tobi Achim and the others head toward a confrontation as fierce and ultimately as liberating as the summer storm gathering over the lake.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DRAMA Rating:?R UPC:?796019795456 Manufacturer No:?79545General DVDs
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