High Society (2017)

A wealthy socialite's daughter discovers she was switched at birth.

Director:

Anika Decker

Writer:

Anika Decker

Stars:

Emilia Schüle, Jannis Niewöhner, Jannik Schümann

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Emilia Schüle	...	Anabel
Jannis Niewöhner	...	Yann
Jannik Schümann	...	Albrecht von Schlacht
Iris Berben	...	Trixi von Schlacht
Katja Riemann	...	Carmen Schlonz
Caro Cult	...	Aura
Leopold Hornung	...	Kunde Ingo
Zsá Zsá Inci	...	Schwester Christa (as Zsa Zsa Inci Bürkle)
Janina Uhse	...	Mäusi
Gizem Emre	...	Schwester Manuela
Wilfried Hochholdinger	...	Ladenbesitzer
Marc Benjamin	...	Benjamin Schwarz
Langston Uibel	...	Siddharta Schlonz
Rick Kavanian	...	Olivjeh
Max von Thun	...	Erzähler (voice)

Storyline

A wealthy socialite's daughter discovers she was switched at birth.

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Plot Keywords:

switched at birth | f rated | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Connections

References Traumfrauen (2015)

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Soundtracks

Heartbroken
Performed by Apollo Theo

User Reviews

Hilarious satire - one of my faves

I really don't understand the low rating. This movie is genius! Its satirical humor is easily on the level of "Scream Queens". Honestly, there are so many iconic quotes. I've probably seen it six times now and I still laugh out loud. People who dislike this, must have no understanding of satire and hate fun. The star-studded cast perfectly embody these clichéd characters and play really well off each other. (I also loved seeing Rick Kavanian again - in a role that is just perfect for him and will have you remember the times of Bully Parade). Furthermore, every straight woman, gay man (and straight man who is secure in his sexuality) will REALLY appreciate Jannis Niewöhner in a police uniform. I mean, damn...

"High Society" will have you in stitches with its dark and satirical humor but it still manages to have its tender moments and heartfelt scenes. You can even shed a tear, if you're in the mood.

So, star-studded cast, hilarious satire, a lot of heart, a good soundtrack,... what else could you want? Not to mention the production value makes you forget you're watching a German movie - and not a Hollywood production.

The only reason I'm not giving this 10 stars? There really should have been a better, more melodic song for the ending scene. Even though the main characters are in their mid-twenties, the fact that there is a narrator, combined with the way the ending is filmed, gives me a bit of a "late 90s / early 00s teenage movie vibe" - which I loooove. But you know what those movies always had? A banging ending song (I'm thinking "10 things I hate about you"). That really would have been the cherry on top.

"High Society" is way underrated and has stolen its way into my all-time-favorite list.

Details

Official Sites:

Hellinger/Doll [Germany]

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

14 September 2017 (Germany)

Also Known As:

High Society - Gegensätze ziehen sich an

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,659,805

Company Credits

Production Co:

Decker Bros., Hellinger / Doll Filmproduktion, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1