The pubs in Vienna’s working-class district mean more to Erich Bohacek, also known as “Rickerl,” than just places to socialize – they are his living room and his stage. Balancing roles as a gravedigger, sex store employee, and wedding singer, he navigates life with the hope of achieving his big breakthrough. However, Rickerl often struggles even to afford a trip to the movies with his beloved son Dominik. In “Rickerl – Musik ist höchstens ein Hobby,” director and screenwriter Adrian Goiginger – already recognized for “Die beste aller Welten,” “Märzengrund,” and “Der Fuchs” – crafts an emotional and melancholic comedy. The film not only depicts the challenges of everyday life in Vienna’s working-class district but also explores the yearning for success and the constant struggle for one’s own identity. Austrian singer-songwriter Voodoo Jürgens, in his first leading role as Rickerl, infuses the character with a musical soul. His songs intricately weave into the plot, enhancing the narrative’s intensity. After the screening at Passage Kino in Neukölln (29.01.2024) , there will be a talk and Q&A with Adrian Goiginger and Voodoo Jürgens, followed by a concert featuring the film’s songs. It promises to be an evening for cineastes and music lovers alike.
Text: Alison Musch / Stills: Rickerl
Pandora Film
Passage, Karl-Marx-Str.131, 12043 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Special Screening “Rickerl – Musik is höchstens a Hobby” 29.01.2024 at 20h.
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