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Rock My Heart

English title: Rock My Heart
Original title: Rock My Heart
German title: Rock My Heart
Germany, 2017

Director: Olderdissen, Hanno
Production company: Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion
Co-producers: ARD Degeto, Senator, ARRI Media
Age recommendation: 12 years and up
Length: 105 min.
Film genre: Feature film

Synopsis:
Jana (16) has a heart defect that could end her life at any moment. Furious at her fate, she rebels against her illness and her despairing parents. She also rejects a new treatment for fear of the side effects. When she meets the reclusive racing trainer Paul (75) and the seemingly wild stallion 'Rock My Heart', it becomes clear that she is the only one who can work with the highly sensitive animal. Paul convinces her to enter a prize race with Rock, training her to be a jockey. Although at her physical limits, Jana hides her illness from Paul. Not even her parents know of her plans. Even when her illness seems to strike her down, she doesn't let go of her dreams. She knows it takes courage to race, but it takes even more to say yes to life again.

Festivals:
Schlingel Chemnitz 2017, TIFF Kids Toronto 2018 (awarded), Zlin 2018, Golden Sparrow Gera/Erfurt 2018, Oulu CFF 2018

Study guide: German

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