Sun and Concrete

Sun and Concrete (German: Sonne und Beton) is a 2023 German coming-of-age and crime film co-written and directed by David Wnendt. The film based on the graphic novel of the same name by Felix Lobrecht, stars Levy Rico Arcos, Rafael Luis Klein-Heßling, Vincent Wiemer and Aaron Maldonado-Morales. It is about four classmates, who break into their school in Berlin-Gropiusstadt in the hope of solving their money problems.[1] It is selected at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlinale Special Gala, where it will have its world premiere on 18 February 2023.[2] It is scheduled for release in cinemas on 2 March 2023.[1][3]

Sun and Concrete
Official poster
Directed byDavid Wnendt
Screenplay by
  • David Wnendt
  • Felix Lobrecht
Based onSonne und Beton
by Felix Lobrecht
Produced by
  • Fabian Gasmia
  • David Wnendt
Starring
  • Levy Rico Arcos
  • Rafael Luis Klein-Heßling
  • Vincent Wiemer
  • Aaron Maldonado-Morales
  • Luvre47
CinematographyJieun Yi
Edited byAndreas Wodraschke
Music by
  • Enis Rotthoff
  • Konstantin "Djorkaeff"
  • Scherer
  • Phil The Beat
Production
company
Seven Elephants
Release dates
  • 18 February 2023 (2023-02-18) (Berlinale)
  • 2 March 2023 (2023-03-02) (Germany)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryGermany
Languages
  • German
  • Arabic
  • Italian
  • Mandarin

Cast
  • Levy Rico Arcos as Lukas
  • Rafael Luis Klein-Heßling as Gino
  • Vincent Wiemer as Julius
  • Aaron Maldonado-Morales as Sanchez
  • Luvre47 as Marco
  • Wael Alkhatib as Djamel
  • Lucio101 as Cem
  • Jörg Hartmann as Matthias
  • Imran Chaaban as Momo
  • Franziska Wulf as Gaby
  • Bernd Grawert as Mr. Schiezeth
  • Nicole Johannhanwer as Karin
  • Gerdy Zint as Adi
  • Felix Lobrecht as Shoot
  • B-Tight as Kris
  • Roland Wolf as Mr Reuter
  • Jörg Rühl as Policeman Werner
  • Marzia Tedeschi as Giovanna
  • David Ruland as Steinfeld
  • Jonathan Wirtz as Fabian
  • Leon Ullrich as Mr. Sonnabend
  • Ali Haydar Kocak as Chief
  • Inaam Al Battat as Djamel's mother
  • Arda Gorkem as student
  • Jan Born as student

Production

The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Felix Lobrecht, he also wrote the screenplay together with director David Wnendt. The audition for roles was conducted from over 5,000 young people from all over Germany. Levy Rico Arcos, Vincent Wiemer, Rafael Luis Klein-Hessling and Aaron Maldonado-Morales made it to the final cast along with Jörg Hartmann, Franziska Wulf and musicians and hip-hop stars like Luvre47, Lucio101, Juju, Olexesh, NNOC, Azzi Memo, Klapse Mane and AOB.[4]

Filming began on 25 June 2021 and was wrapped up on 11 September 2021 after 59 days of shooting in Berlin-Gropiusstadt.[1][5]

Release

Sun and Concrete will have its premiere on 18 February 2023 as part of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlinale Gala Special. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on 2 March 2023.[3]

Reception

Jan Lumholdt reviewing for Cineuropa praised David Wnendt's handling of images and performances of ensamble writing, ".... who all handle their parts with brio." In the end Lumholdt wrote, "Not least, there’s the area itself, relentlessly captured on location – concrete, sun and all – which is very much the main character."[6]

Accolades
Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
German Film Award 12 May 2023 73rd German Film Awards Pre-selection Sun and Concrete Nominated [7][8]

References
  1. "Sonne und Beton" [Sun and Concrete]. Crew United (in German). 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. Barraclough, Leo (13 January 2022). "Berlin Film Festival Adds Eight Titles to Berlinale Special Lineup, Including 'Golda,' 'Last Night of Amore,' 'Kill Boksoon'". Variety. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  3. "Sun and Concrete". filmportal.de. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  4. "Felix Lobrechts "Sonne und Beton": Starttermin & Trailer sind da!" [Felix Lobrechts "Sonne und Beton": Start date & trailer are here!]. TV movie (in German). 13 January 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  5. "David Wnendt feiert Drehschluss von "Sonne und Beton"" [David Wnendt celebrates the end of shooting for "Sonne und Beton"]. Blickpunkt:Film (in German). 13 September 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  6. Lumholdt, Jan (19 February 2023). "Review: Sun and Concrete". Cineuropa. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. "Die Vorauswahl zum Deutschen Filmpreis steht fest" [The pre-selection for the German Film Awards has been made]. German Film Academy (in German). 16 January 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  8. "Vorauswahl 2023" [Preselection 2023]. German Film Award (in German). 16 January 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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