Die Konfirmation

Model pupil Ben Winkler deserves only proud support, yet understanding stepfather Felix, a devoted youth worker, can barely keep bossy mother Johanna Winkler from having a go at Ben when he announces, out of the family's atheist blue, he discretely joined the Lutheran church's catechism class to do his confirmation like most classmates. Though she rages at the 'invasive' pastor Tabea, Felix talks her over to join the parents' group. Regretting to have opted out of every great celebration herself, Johanna decides to show off Ben's confirmation, but can't afford it due to her casino addiction and refuses to let his happily married father Simon help out. Gentle, sensible Ben quietly deals, helped little, with Felix 'cheating' on his ingrate mother with Tabea, suspected-queer classmate Konstantin's appropriate attention, the gambling problem, a party getting out of hand and his own failed attempt to win a US scholarship, having confided only into grumpy grandpa Alex and next Felix, who suggests visiting Nepal together first.

Was a great blend of talent and action !

Really loved this film & really love Ben Braun!

It’s an excellent film. I feel that it's a movie everybody should watch at least once in their life time.

I enjoyed the movie! Good acting!

I loved this movie, it has good action, has a story and a meaning.

This was special! Director Stefan Krohmer and his crew have crafted a beautiful looking film.

After about ten minutes I was completely drawn in, all the way to the end. Very enjoyable!

Beate Langmaack is an impeccable storyteller. That’s why was astonishing and spectacular!