Turning Tables (Klandestin)
An emotional political thriller starring Barbara Sukowa and Lambert Wilson and directed by Angelina Maccarone.
A bombing in Frankfurt has reverberations throughout the city, setting into motion a chain of events with far-reaching political and personal consequences. Conservative politician Mathilda has been a staunch advocate for strict EU border controls to limit migrant populations. When her close friend and artist Richard asks her to hide a young Moroccan, Malik, who has entered the EU illegally her ideological and private loyalties collide.
When Malik is unjustly identified as a suspect in the bombing, Mathilda’s aide Amina, who wants to leave her Moroccan roots behind, begins to question her own allegiances.
About the Angelina Maccarone
Angelina Maccarone started out as a writer of song lyrics before she got her MA in literature. As a filmmaker she explored various genres: comedy, thriller and drama. For her screenplay Turning Tables she won the German Film Award “Lola”. Her filmography includes award-winning films such as The Look (2011) Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, nominated for the German Film Award. Vivre (2006) Tribeca Film Festival Competition, “Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award” at Outfest. Hounded (2005) “Golden Leopard” at Locarno Cinéastes du Présent. UNVEILED(2004) Karlovy Vary Competition, “Hessian Film Award”, “Best Film” and “Best Director“ at Cyprus IFF, “Best Feature” Bilbao et al. Since 2014 she has been professor at Babelsberg Film University.
