Name: Unter der Sonne
Genre: Drama
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Maximilian Waldmann, Janina Stopper, Astrid M. Fünderich

With about 50 minutes this is a rather short movie but it proves that sometimes, this is all it needs.

The visuals are intense and are able to show the heat that permeates everything. With a name of "Unter der Sonne" (under the sun), nothing else should be expected.

The music matches the tone, placing the story firmly into the eighties.

The story itself is eerily realistic. Young Viktor's parents fight, they drop them off at an aunt. Aunt and (female) cousin do not have the perfect relationship, themselves; especially the aunt seems under a lot of stress. Viktor's cousin is a lot less interested in him than he is into her. You really get the feeling that they accepted Viktor as a family duty but don't know what to do with him - thus evolving the story into a cautionary tale.

This movie can make you feel uncomfortable at times and some may even consider it drawn-out. Some scenes could be considered a bit long but this only emphasizes the style.

German cinema is famous for its historical depth, expressionist aesthetics, and social-political engagement. It has moved from Expressionism to political reckoning, from New German Cinema's raw realism to contemporary genre experiments. Its legacy lies in both technical innovation and deep explorations of history, morality, and philosophy.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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