With Mara and the Fire Bringer Tommy Krappweis has succeeded in creating something very special: a film that is fun for everyone. Whether you're a child, a teenager, young adult, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa who is enthusiastic about fantasy, it doesn't matter - there's something in it for all ages. The story is not a poor imitation of familiar stories that are constantly being remade, but it has its very own handwriting. The many, sometimes well hidden gags and allusions emphasize the subtle humor and those who watch closely (or simply see the film more than once) will always discover something that they have not seen before. High-profile "guest stars" have cameo appearances. You can learn in the film about the kinds of Nordic Germanic mythology without the feeling of being lectured to. It also deals with clarity with abuse by the Nazis in the Third Reich. The actors of the individual characters are perfectly selected, including Esther Schweins as Mara's esoteric crazy mama, Christoph Maria Herbst as Loki, Jan Josef Liefers as professor Weissinger or Lilian Prent as the typical stubborn, dissatisfied Tenny Mara. Tommy Krappweis has proved with this film that even German fantasy films can be really great. It's a definite 'must watch'.
Review of Mara and the Firebringer
