The Crocodiles (Vorstadtkrokodile)

  • Life is a Puzzle

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Film Info
Section:Kids Fest
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Release Year:2009
Runtime:98 min
Rating:NR
Production Country:Germany
Original Language:German
Subtitles:English
Web Site:http://www.vorstadtkrokodile.film.de/
Cast/Crew Info
Cast:Nick Romeo Reimann
Fabian Halbig
Leonie Tepe
Manuel Steitz
David Hürten
Javidan Imani
Director:Christian Ditter
Produced by:Christian Becker
Lena Olbrich
Screenwriter:Christian Ditter
Martin Ritzenhoff
Cinematography:Christian Rein
Editing By:Ueli Christen
Music By:Heiko Maile

Description

Bring your tweens to meet the German equivalent of “The Goonies” in this blockbuster hit from across the ocean. The Crocodiles are a close-knit group of 11-year-old friends who build forts, issue dares to one another and generally horse around. Then a resourceful newcomer to town wants in on the gang, and his wheelchair becomes an issue. Part “The Outsiders,” part Hardy Boys, part “Stand By Me,” this fast-paced, mystery-driven film breaks down stereotypes and celebrates the bonds of friendship. Warning: dialogue in this German film is stronger than an American audience may be used to. Slurs and stereotypes are expressed not for shock value, but rather as part of a larger and more important narrative about kids learning how hurtful their exclusionary actions and hateful words can be… and then how we learn to make amends. In German with English subtitles.

Included Shorts

Life is a Puzzle (1min)

Additional Information

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