The Coolidge Corner Theatre

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Based on the famous novel by Otfried Preußler, the film tells the story of poor, young orphan Krabat, who roams the German woods at the end of the 30-year war. Lonely and lost, he follows a frightening call, which leads him to an old mill. It is inhabited by a mysterious master and his eleven apprentices. Krabat, as it soon turns out, is destined to become the twelfth disciple of the master. During his stay, Krabat becomes best friends with Tondra, who lets him in on the dark secret surrounding the mill and the master himself. Over time, Krabat is trained in black magic – and realizes its inherit danger. When he falls in love with a girl, he has to hide his relationship from the master, leading to a confrontation which puts Krabat to the ultimate test.
dir. Marco Kreuzpaintner, Germany 2008, 35mm, 120 min

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18 Munich singles take part in "speed dating", where two strangers are allowed exactly five minutes to get to know each other before being introduced to the next stranger. In the race against time, they try to sell themselves as best they can, all the while sizing each other up. Nine women meet nine men. They're all from Munich, they're all looking for a partner. That's all they have in common. They talk about cappuccinos, avalanches, consumer behaviour and allergies, about public transport, soot filters for diesel engines, fruit crates, fertile and infertile days, bargains and designer gear, and loneliness. There's no time to be squeamish; after all, the whole thing's about finding the love of your life. A portrait of the 30-something singles generation – in Munich. - dir. Ralf Westhoff, Germany 2006, DVD, 95 min