Europa! Europa Film Festival: “The initial idea was a Bavarian country drama”
Dem Regisseur Aaron Arens gelingt mit Sonnenplätze eine ebenso humorvolle wie tiefgründige Komödie vor der Kulisse Lanzarotes – über Familienchaos, Sehnsucht und die Suche nach Selbstzufriedenheit. Credit: Supplied
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In Sonnenplätze, a complex family story unfolds against the impressive backdrop of Lanzarote about a father whose charade collapses before the eyes of the children. Director Aaron Arens talks about the personal inspirations behind the script, the development of authentic characters and the particular dynamics of working with the actors. The discussion is about the challenges of writing together, the balance between drama and humor, and the influence of film awards and festivals.
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