Class reunification after 25 years: A look at the life stories!

Experience the extraordinary class reunion: a film about friends, memories and life reflections from Germany, 2019.
Experience the extraordinary class reunion: a film about friends, memories and life reflections from Germany, 2019. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Class reunification after 25 years: A look at the life stories!

Hürth, Deutschland - The comedy "Class Reunge" from 2019 stands out in the world of German film, which is perceived by ARD as a funny and at the same time profound reflection on the life of former high school diploma. The focus is on a class reunion that takes place 25 years after the completion. Here the protagonists meet - now in their 40s - and reflect on their dreams, fears and what has become of them.

The director Jan Georg Schütte realized the film with an experimental approach: the actors improvised based on role profiles, without a fixed script. This creative freedom led to an authentic representation of the characters, as described Wikipedia . Among the performers are known faces such as Annette Frier as Gesa, Oliver Wnuk as Thorsten and Charly Hübner as Krischi and many more. They all bring their own experiences and stories into the plot, which gives the film a special touch.

unique filming

The film was filmed

on two days in an empty inn in Hürth, which underlines the authentic atmosphere of a pub with a bowling alley. A total of 130 hours of material with 32 cameras were recorded before the raw material was compressed to 90 minutes. This intensive production method is proof of how much dedication in the creation of "class reunions" has been taken, which

The film gives the viewers an insight into the life of the main characters, which are faced with different challenges. Thorsten, who has been married to Gesa for 17 years, sees rumors exposed to a possible relationship with Marion. The characters, including the teacher Rebenisch, are multifaceted and invite you to deep reflection on life decisions and their consequences.

visit to the class reunion

"class reunions" will be repeated on March 19, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. in the first and offers both new spectators and repeat fans the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of these former high school graduates and to understand their stories. With more than 5 million viewers and a market share of 17.2 %, the film was a complete success, such as Wikipedia emphasized.

Viewed as a whole, "class reunion" is not only an entertaining comedy, but also an interesting observation of the development of friendships and life. The acting performance was praised by critics who wished to deepen the topics, but also appreciate the improvisation and the experimental of the film.

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