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Year of Production 2009

When We Own The World

English title: When We Own The World
Original title: Wenn die Welt uns gehört
German title: Wenn die Welt uns gehört
Germany, 2009

Director: Kruska, Antje & Keil, Judith
Production company: Lichtblick Film
Co-producers: ZDF
Age recommendation: 14 years and up

Synopsis:
A small town in Eastern Germany. Three young men, all of them outsiders, become friends: Richy, 16, who is teased at school, Tim, 16, who has moved from the west with his parents and has difficulties getting used to his new life, and Marco18, who has problems coping with his parents' separation and the rejection he experiences from his father. Together, the trio undergo a stormy and climactic period. They are convinced of their ability to influence their environment and their lives with newly gained „satanic powers“.

Festivals:
Hof 2009, Max-Ophüls-Preis Saarbrücken 2010, BUFF Malmö 2010, Kristiansand 2010

Website: www.lichtblick-film.de/english/lichtblickfilm_en.php

World sales address/es:
Lichtblick (D)