Pingpong (2006)

Director:

Matthias Luthardt

Writers:

Meike Hauck, Matthias Luthardt

Stars:

Sebastian Urzendowsky, Marion Mitterhammer, Clemens Berg

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Sebastian Urzendowsky	...	Paul
Marion Mitterhammer	...	Anna
Clemens Berg	...	Robert
Falk Rockstroh	...	Stefan

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

aunt nephew relationship | older woman younger man relationship | table tennis | dog | piano | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [de]

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

16 November 2006 (Germany)

Filming Locations:

Ballenstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Junifilm, Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf', Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

French subtitles (original version with subtitles) by Titra Film Paris. French text by Marie Marcelot.

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Soundtracks

"Sonate für Klavier Opus 1"
Composed by Alban Berg (1908)
Played on the piano by Clemens Berg

User Reviews

Great First Feature

There were a few moments in this film that I didn't buy (I won't say what--no spoilers here), but that's what happens when you take risks on screen.

Tone-wise, I'd say this film was like American Beauty, but done much better. There were still some over-the-top moments, but unlike the Alan Ball/Sam Mendes mega-hit, parts of this film feel genuine. The script was juggling many nuanced through-lines, and did so surprisingly well.

Solid acting. Nice control of the camera--and the HD-to-35mm blowup looked pretty darn nice.

I'd like to see more from this director.