LA SUERTE DE EMMA (Emmas Glück, 2006)
Max, a car salesman, learns that he has pancreatic cancer and only a short time to live. He decides to steal money from his boss and enjoy the last days of his life. But a car accident lands him in a pig farm run by Emma, who is trying to get the money together to pay off her debt. Max spends an unforgettable few days in the countryside with Emma, recovering from the accident, even perhaps occasionally forgetting the illness inexorably advancing upon him. A film about a man’s last days defending everyone’s right to choose the way they want to die. One of the most pleasant surprises at last year’s San Sebastian Festival.
Germany
Director: Sven Taddicken
Production: Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, Hejo Emons / Wüste Filmproduktion, Wüste Film West, SWR
Script: Ruth Toma, Claudia Schreiber
Photography: Daniela Knapp
Music: Christoph Blaser, Steffen Kahles
Edition: Andreas Wodraschke
Cast: Jördis Triebel, Jürgen Vogel, Hinnerk Schönemann, Martin Feifel, Karin Neuhäuser
Running time: 99 min.
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Bavarian Film Awards (2007): Mejor Actor (Jürgen Vogel)
Undine Awards (Austria) (2006): Mejor Actriz Joven (Jördis Triebel)
Hamptons International Film Festival (2006): Premio del Público / Mejor Guión
Festival de Sevilla (2006): Gran Premio del Público (Sección “Europa, Europa”)
Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián (2006): Sección Zabaltegi