GER25 Two to One
GER25 Two to One
German with English subtitles
M
Australian premiere
Zwei zu eins
Based on incredible true events and featuring a stellar ensemble including Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Max Riemelt, Ronald Zehrfeld, and Peter Kurth, German box office hit Two to One is a feel-good tale of friendship, family, money and justice.
During the reunification process, in the summer of 1990, East German citizens had mere days to exchange their East German Ostmarks for new Deutschmarks, with the old currency about to become worthless.
Taking advantage of the chaotic time, a group of clever East Germans discover a hidden stash of millions of Ostmarks and retrieve as much money as they can carry. With wit and skill, they hatch an elaborate scheme with their neighbours to capitalise on the find and outsmart the system. But things take a turn for the worse when money starts circulating that never officially existed in the GDR (German Democratic Republic).
Written and directed by Natja Brunckhorst, this heartfelt story promises laughs and unexpected twists amongst a culture clash of capitalism and socialism.
“A light-hearted comedy with its heart in the right place.” - Screen Daily
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Chicago International Film Festival 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Munich Film Festival 2024
M
Australian premiere
Zwei zu eins
Based on incredible true events and featuring a stellar ensemble including Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Max Riemelt, Ronald Zehrfeld, and Peter Kurth, German box office hit Two to One is a feel-good tale of friendship, family, money and justice.
During the reunification process, in the summer of 1990, East German citizens had mere days to exchange their East German Ostmarks for new Deutschmarks, with the old currency about to become worthless.
Taking advantage of the chaotic time, a group of clever East Germans discover a hidden stash of millions of Ostmarks and retrieve as much money as they can carry. With wit and skill, they hatch an elaborate scheme with their neighbours to capitalise on the find and outsmart the system. But things take a turn for the worse when money starts circulating that never officially existed in the GDR (German Democratic Republic).
Written and directed by Natja Brunckhorst, this heartfelt story promises laughs and unexpected twists amongst a culture clash of capitalism and socialism.
“A light-hearted comedy with its heart in the right place.” - Screen Daily
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Chicago International Film Festival 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Munich Film Festival 2024
Rating:
M
Runtime:
116 mins