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Freier Fall (German) [Free Fall]

This is the first film that I was with 10 other friends in the Out in Africa film festival in Johannesburg. I guess this is the first time, I saw a film with such a large group. What was interesting is how all of us had different views on the movie. Some watched it for entertainment, some for romance, some focussed on nuances while others focussed on hotness quotient. It makes my belief even stronger that it os not necessary that whatever I like should and could be liked by others as well. We all have our own opinions. SUre there may not be novelty in the story but for me it was the  treatment that made a huge difference.

Marc is in police training. He has a girlfriend and a baby on the way. During his truing days, he meets his fellow inmate Kay and during their regular jogs Marc experiences a never-before-felt sense of ease and effortlessness. During one such jog, the day ends up in 2 men getting very intimate with each other. Marc realizes his mistake and runs away. He is now posted with a unit and Kay also manages to get posted in the same unit. Marc is very upset and angry with Kay's move, because he just wants to focus on his girlfriend and the baby and life has some other plans. He, at the same time, also finds himself falling in love with another man. When he can't control much, he gives in and him and Kay start a secret affair, while Marc trie to balance his life waiting for his baby to arrive. His girlfriend notices behavioral changes in him but doesn't think too much. One day when Kay is picked up in a gay bar, he is outed to the entire unit in his police division and even gets assaulted by a fellow policeman on a couple of occasions. But he truly loves Marc and even professes his love for him in from of his parents after Marc's mother sees both men kissing. Afraid of lying anymore, he finally tells the truth to his girlfriend who moves out with the kid. Marc is also confused about Kay and decides that he would like to bring their relationship to an end. After hearing the truth and dealing with it for a while, both Marc and his girlfriend decide that they cannot continue like this and need to break-up. Marc thinks of going back to Kay but its too late and Kay has already left the city. Marc is left all alone.

There were two scenes that stuck in my mind even after the movie ended. The first time when Kay and Marc hook up while jogging and Marc realizes what just happened, he runs fast, very fast. I thought that was a very well directed scene. And the other scene is when Kay offers Marc the keys for his apartment. The look in the eye of both Kay and Marc of that love and trust to share the apartment keys is so blissful. Marc is falling in love and is slowly realizing what it is like to be in love with another man who in turns returns the gesture by sharing the apartment keys. The background music of the film gels really well and gives a very genuine real feel with the audience. Acting by all principal actors is quite good. We get to see Marc and his girlfriend go through various stages in their relationship and deal with them like adults. Marc's character shows us as he learns to submit to his free fall, of what does freedom mean and how easy or difficult it is tone yourself or to be with someone who likes to be himself and to live in a society which expect certain norms and principals to be followed. On a side note, it didn't hurt to see the good looking Kay making out with another good looking guy who also happens to be both policemen.

In spite of an overload of stereotypes and cliché's, the film seems acceptable and very watchabale. I would definitely recommend it. (7.5/10)

Comments

Unknown said…
do you know where can I watch or download this movie with english sub? btw, i like your reviews you did to all movies.. :)
Golu said…
Thanks buddy. I saw this film in a film festival. Not sure if its out on dvd yet
Gandhi said…
Surprised you gave it such a high rating :) I watched it a few months ago and I really couldn't get over all the clichés and stereotypes. I have seen such scenes in a myriad of other movies, done better.
In Germany, while it was hyped at the Berlinale Film Festival, it almost felt like this movie was directed at a straight audience as a sort of educational movie on gay life in light of the whole marriage equality movement.
Golu said…
lo.. thats an interesting observation as well. IN fact, I went to see this movie with 11 other friends of mine, And all of them thought that it was pretty average. Agreed it was full of stereotypes and cliches but still there was something that stuck a chord with me
Unknown said…
you can download all gay theme movie in http://gaynol.blogspot.com
Unknown said…
The producers and director of this film are making a sequel. It will be interesting to watch it. A person can find this film on Amazon Prime and I also have Dekkoo through that service.
Golu said…
I did hear about the sequel. It would be interesting !
Sailor Maan said…
It was nice to see. It's nearly the exact same movie as "The One"
Except in this one, I kindda had trouble with Mark and Kay because Mark really is behaving too much like an egoist and is really mean at times. Thus I couldn't get how Kay would fall for him. I wished they had more tender moments. So I could only feel for Kay, not Mark (ok I must admit my love for sense8 certainely helped ;-)
You're right, the scene were Mark runs after the first physical contact was great. Loved his final run where you understand he will now accept everything too. If a sequel comes out I'd be happy to see it.

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