| Weekend Rebels | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Marc Rothemund |
| Screenplay by | Richard Kropf |
| Based on | Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco Juterczenka and Jason von Juterczenka |
| Produced by | Quirin Berg Mara Fiedler Justyna Müsch Max Wiedemann |
| Starring | Florian David Fitz Aylin Tezel Cecilio Andresen |
| Cinematography | Philip Peschlow |
| Edited by | Hans Horn Chris Mühlbauer |
| Music by | Hans Hafner Johnny Klimek |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Leonine Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | German Albanian Latvian English |
| Box office | $8,1 million1 |
Weekend Rebels (German: Wochenendrebellen) is a 2023 German sports comedy-drama film directed by Marc Rothemund and written by Richard Kropf.2 Starring Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel and Cecilio Andresen.3 It is based on the autobiographical book Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco and Jason von Juterczenka.4 It is about the journey of a father and his autistic son to find the latter's favorite soccer team by visiting all 56 teams in their respective stadiums.5 It premiered on September 28, 2023, in German theaters.6
Synopsis
Mirco travels a lot for work, while his wife Fatime organizes the demanding family life. Their ten-year-old son Jason is autistic, and his everyday life consists of daily routines and set rules. When Jason's family is suggested to attend a special school, Mirco is also challenged as a parent. He makes a pact with his son: Jason promises to do his best not to be provoked at school if Mirco helps him find his favorite soccer club. However, Jason only wants to decide on a club once he has seen the 56 first, second, and third division teams live in their respective stadiums.7
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:89
- Florian David Fitz as Mirco
- Aylin Tezel as Fatime
- Cecilio Andresen as Jason
- Florina Siegel as Lucy
- Joachim Król as Grandpa Gerd
- Petra-Maria Cammin as Ömchen (Manuela)
- Milena Dreißig as Miss Dr. Folke
- Leslie Malton as Mrs. Brinkhaus
- Tilo Nest as Professor Reinhard Sieben
- Michaela Wiebusch as Teacher Schönwalder
- Ilknur Boyraz as Rector Bussart
- Janina Kranz as Jessi
- Andreas Leopold Schadt as Folder Steve
- Elizabeth Heckel as Secretary
- Nela Bartsch as Elderly lady
- Markus Hoffmann as Folder
- Sabine Barth as Passenger
- Fritz Scheuermann as Bayern Fan
- Christo Klahr as Soccer Fan
- Frank Streffing
Production
Principal photography finished at the end of November 2021 in Germany.1011
Remake
An upcoming American remake will be directed by Stephen Chbosky.12
References
References
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- "Trailer & Plakat zu WOCHENENDREBELLEN / Kinostart 28. September 2023". presseportal.de (in German). 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ""Wochenendrebellen" neu im Kino: Alles zu Inhalt, Cast und Kinostart". News.de (in German). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- Heuer, Kristina (2021-10-22). "Florian David Fitz dreht die Buchverfilmung "Wochenendrebellen"". www.goldenekamera.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- "Trailer: Vaterliebe, Autismus und 56 Fußballspiele – "Wochenendrebellen" mit Florian David Fitz". stern.de (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- "Der Film "Wochenendrebellen" | Ab 28. September 2023 Im Kino". Wochenendrebellen (in German). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ""Wochenendrebellen"-Trailer: Ein deutscher "Rain Boy"?". www.film.at (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- Alle besetzung und Stab von Wochenendrebellen (in German), retrieved 2023-08-15
- "Wochenendrebellen | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- "Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". presseportal.de (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- "LEONINE Studios: Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". Volksfreund (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg And Stephen Chbosky Team On 'Weekend Warriors' Feature From Apple With SpringHill And Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2024.