Betonrausch: A German Tragicomedy
Synopsis
Betonrausch (Rising High) is a 2020 German comedy-drama film directed and written by Cüneyt Kaya. The film centers around Viktor David Kross (Gerry), a morally flexible real estate agent, and Gerry Falkland, a charming con artist. Together, they navigate the treacherous world of real estate speculation in Berlin, where greed and ambition often lead to unexpected consequences.
Cast and Crew
- David Kross as Viktor David Kross
- Frederick Lau as Gerry Falkland
- Janina Uhse as Vicky
- Viktor Steiner as David Kross
- Cüneyt Kaya as Director and Writer
Themes
Betonrausch explores themes of ambition, morality, and the fine line between success and failure. The film takes a satirical look at the excesses of the real estate market and the characters' often self-destructive pursuit of wealth and status.
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