Kroko

Despite its realistic approach, I did not stop the DVD. Many films are boring, so I stop watching and need a break. Not in this case.

Two main themes: 1) The reality of a modern western urban society is attacking us in this movie: no future, patchwork families, materialism, unemployment, shoplifting, juvenile female delinquency (ninja-feminism?), care for disabled persons.

2) Psychology and group behaviour, violence among friends and partners are well observed. The most intriguing, fascinating and overwhelming idea is Kroko's magic trick with the two Julias: the good and the bad one. The actors are so great, so powerful, it is not necessary to understand them. Franziska Jünger is thrilling, exciting. And despite the dark, depressing environment, which is well observed, our hope is growing for Kroko - though still tore apart between her two worlds, and tightly fixed to her old world (of being a violent child) she seems to be learning.

A great portrait by a first-time filmmaker. We will hear much more of Sylke Enders.