
As we all know, the beginning of the year is good for two things: dreaming of summer and going to the cinema. The French comedy “Könige des Sommers“, coming to German cinemas in February, combines both. What’s it about? Young Totone is suddenly torn from his carefree youth and forced to take responsibility for himself and his sister on his parents’ run-down farm. To make ends meet, he sets out to produce the best Comté cheese and win €30,000 in prize money. Luckily, Totone isn’t alone, he has his friends, his sister, and Marie-Lise by his side. Yet, his methods for crafting the best Comté are questionable. What might initially sound like a cheesy rural romance quickly reveals itself as a detailed, heartfelt look at the countryside and its people, staged with sensitivity and humor. In her debut film, director Louise Courvoisier follows her characters through their lives and challenges with empathy and authenticity. The film’s visual language is particularly striking due to its aesthetic restraint — Courvoisier masterfully balances a realistic yet poetic lens on rural life. The result is a film that immerses you completely, offering award-winning cinema at its finest. If you’d like to dive into the world of Totone and his friends, don’t miss the special screening of “Könige des Sommers” (22.01.2025 19h30) at Delphi Lux. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Louise Courvoisier and content creator Annemarie Paulsen, and an exclusive Comté tasting in collaboration with La Käserie. How could you possibly resist? But act fast, click here for the last tickets!
Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Könige des Sommers
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Delphi Lux, Yva-Bogen, Kantstr.10, 10623 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Special Screening “Könige des Sommers” 22.01.2025 from 19h30
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