Film Screening: Punching the World (Mit der Faust in die Welt schlagen)

Join us at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco for a compelling screening of Constanze Klaue's impactful feature debut, Punching the World (Mit der Faust in die Welt schlagen).

About the Film

Set against the backdrop of the East German provinces around the turn of the millennium, we follow brothers Philipp (12) and Tobias (9) as they navigate a childhood marked by their family's collapse and the bleak prospects of their region.

This powerful debut captures the harsh realities of a generation deeply affected by the upheavals of post-reunification Germany. Through an outstanding ensemble cast, Klaue articulates the anger and alienation felt by those whose dreams of a brighter future remain unfulfilled.

With sensitivity and authenticity, she gives voice to the struggles of her characters, creating a vivid representation of an era that resonates not only here but in countless places around the world.

Based loosely on the bestselling novel by Lukas Rietzschel, hailed by Der Spiegel as the "book of the hour," Punching the World promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience!