DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2011

COMBAT GIRL

Germany / 2011 / German dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / DCP / 102 mins

Genre: Drama, Political Thriller

Cast & Credits

Director: David Wnendt
Producer: René Frotscher
Scriptwriter: David Wnendt
Cinematographer: Jonas Schmager
Editor: Andreas Wodraschke
Composer: Johannes Repka
Cast (in alphabetical order): Alina Levshin, Jella Haase

Synopsis

Marisa, a 20-year-old German girl, hates foreigners, Jews, cops and everyone she considers guilty for the decline of her country. She provocates, drinks, fights and her next tattoo will be a portrait of Adolf Hitler. The only place she feels home is the Neo-Nazi gang she belongs to, where hate, violence, and heavy parties are the daily rules. When 14-year-old Svenja joins the group, Marisa appears like a role model to her: she fits the purest idea of a combat girl fighting for the group's ideology. But Marisa's convictions will slowly evolve when she accidentally meets a young Afghan refugee. Confronted by him, she will learn that the black and white principles of her gang are not the only way. Will Marisa ever be able to get out of this group? A powerful commentary on neo-fascism.

Contains: 18+