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.

Fantastic movie. Ulrike C. Tscharre and Georgette Dee, what a wonderful combination!

Best movie I have seen in a while

Old-school Comedy goodness! Real good. It's got plot, visuals, soundtrack, performances.

Zeit der Reife is definitely one of the best films I've ever seen. The cast did a great job again.

Oh my God!!! I can say without overstatement that I just saw the most gripping and entertaining film to come out in at least the past ten years!

Great story line with terrific acting... Very relative!

Enjoy it for what it is! I can only say that I tremendously enjoyed it from start to finish.

A really well done movie. Georgette Dee is great.

"Zeit der Reife" is a masterpiece, it's certainly one of my favorite movies cause it's so perfect in every way.

great story & performance