Film Screening
Run Lola Run
A stylish, experimental thriller set in the streets of Berlin
Dir. Tom Tykwer
Germany, 1998
DVD, 88 min
What sets Run Lola Run apart from other films is its innovative storytelling approach, which employs rapid pacing, multiple timelines, and striking visual techniques to immerse audiences in Lola's adrenaline-fueled odyssey. As Lola navigates through the urban landscape of the German capital, each decision she makes and every encounter she faces sends shockwaves through the narrative, illustrating the profound impact of chance and circumstance. Against the backdrop of a pulsating techno soundtrack, Lola's journey becomes a mesmerizing exploration of love, loyalty, and the quest for redemption. With each iteration of her race against time, director Tom Tykwer invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of seemingly random events and the power of individual choice to shape destiny.
Details
Goethe-Institut Chicago
150 N Michigan Ave
Suite 420
IL 60601 Chicago
Language: German with English subtitles
Part of series 70 Years of German Films
Free and open to the public, please register in advance and bring photo ID for check-in. Registration opens on August 2nd.