High school graduates on an adventure: A mysterious road trip through Italy!

High school graduates on an adventure: A mysterious road trip through Italy!

High school graduates on an adventure trip: A road trip through Italy

The summer holidays are just around the corner and an unforgettable adventure begins for three high school graduates, Ira, Malin and Ka. These young women set out on a road trip through Italy, taking with them mysterious backpacker Zoe, who takes their journey in an unexpected direction. But as is often the case in real life, the group's car breaks down and they have to discover an abandoned mountain village in search of help. All of this happens in the exciting drama film “Dead Girls Dancing,” directed by Anna Roller and hitting theaters on November 23, 2023. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Munich Film Festival in June 2023. [ardmediathek.de] reports that in this new freedom, the high school graduates are breaking with their parents' expectations and looking for their own place in the world.

A look at the cast: The roles of the three high school graduates are played by Luna Jordan as Ira, Noemi Nicolaisen as Ka and Katharina Stark as Malin, while Sara Giannelli takes on the role of backpacker Zoe. At her side are talented actors such as Cesare Ceccolongo as Rocco and Ugo Luly as Lorenzo. Support is also offered by Carolin Conrad and Wiebke Puls as a psychologist. The exciting combination of characters promises a captivating film.

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“Dead Girls Dancing” is not only a road movie, but also a profound story about the challenges of growing up. The plot addresses the gradual disconnection from family expectations and testing one's own limits in a rapidly changing world. The film, which received a total of 150,000 euros in funding from the Film FernsehenFonds Bayern, has already caused a stir at several international festivals. Nominations and awards, such as the one for Best Debut Film at the Munich Film Festival 2023 or the nomination in the International Narrative Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival, speak for the high quality of the work.

Filming took place from late August to early October 2021, under the creative guidance of director and screenwriter Anna Roller, who is solidifying her distinctive style in the German film landscape with this film. This production is likely to captivate not only the critics but also the audience and moves with its appealing story in the film drama genre.

A touch of freedom

The high school graduates' road trip is more than just a journey through picturesque landscapes; it reflects contemporary themes of self-discovery and freedom. With “Dead Girls Dancing,” the aspiring filmmakers have positioned themselves in a genre that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Road movies often go beyond geographical boundaries and skilfully capture the emotional journeys of the characters. In this genre, the protagonists go on adventurous journeys that are not only physically, but also emotionally and psychologically significant - regardless of whether it is the road to Lisbon or an adventurous trip to the Italian mountains [filmdienst.de] gives an overview of the film history in the field of road movies.

“Dead Girls Dancing” is well on its way to becoming another exciting contribution to the road movie genre that is sure to touch the hearts and minds of viewers in equal measure. We can look forward to the publication and the stories that these four women have to tell.