"News based on the Felix Lobrecht novel, 'Sun and Concrete,' airs on RTL platform"
The much-anticipated movie adaptation of Felix Lobrecht's novel "Sonne und Beton" is set to air on RTL this Sunday at 8:15 PM. This gripping drama follows the lives of four teenage boys living in a tough Berlin neighbourhood, navigating a world of broken families, aimless men, high-rise slums, and backroom deals.
The story revolves around Lukas, Gino, Julius, and Sanchez, portrayed by four talented young actors, as they grapple with a lack of prospects, family pressure, and societal expectations. Their struggles lead them to make a desperate decision that quickly turns into a risky plan with potentially life-changing consequences.
Felix Lobrecht, who also hosts the popular podcast "Gemischtes Hack" and is a comedian, confirmed that the production understood the book's true essence. The film has been praised for its emotional depth and authentic portrayal of adolescent challenges in a socioeconomically deprived context. It has been hailed as one of the best recent German films.
The movie runs for about 135 minutes and is classified as a drama. It has received multiple nominations at the German Lola awards for best film, screenplay, editing, and sound design, highlighting its critical recognition. Despite not winning, the film has been lauded for its successful capture of the tense atmosphere of youth in precarious circumstances and the dangerous allure of risky decisions as a form of escape or survival.
The film recreates the atmosphere of the early 2000s with elements like Cherry Coke, push-button phones, and footage from the time of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. Jörg Hartmann portrays Lukas' father Matthias, a character who is portrayed as happy to start working as a janitor at the university, loves reading the newspaper, and often says, "The wise one yields."
Producer Fabian Gasmia stated that the production team felt a strong connection to the book and chose to adapt it due to a feeling of uncompromising approach. The movie is a testament to Lobrecht's powerful storytelling and the raw, unfiltered portrayal of urban life in Germany.
For those who missed the novel, "Sonne und Beton" is a story about four boys growing up in Neukölln Gropiusstadt, a place in the south of Berlin. The novel was a bestseller, and Lobrecht's success has even been recognised by the New York Times.
Tune in this Sunday to experience the gripping story of "Sonne und Beton" on RTL. It's a tale of friendship, marginalization, and the search for a way out, set against the backdrop of a tough urban reality.
Engage with the compelling story of "Sonne und Beton" this Sunday on RTL, streaming movies-and-tv in the field of entertainment. Experience the emotional depth and authentic portrayal of adolescent challenges in a socioeconomically deprived context, illustrating the struggles faced by four boys in a tough Berlin neighbourhood.
