
Die Mitte der Welt (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Alternative Title: Centre of My World, Centro do Meu Mundo, Moi et mon monde, A világ közepe, 僕の世界の中心は, Środek świata, Центр моего мира, Центар мог света, Stred môjho sveta, El centro de mi mundo, 我的觸男日記, Dünyamın Merkezi
Director: Jakob M. Erwa
Writer: Andreas Steinhöfel, Jakob M. Erwa
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: ARTE, BR, Mojo Pictures, Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion, ORF, Prisma Film, UFA, WDR
Genre: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: coming of age, gay theme, lgbt
Story
Die Mitte der Welt follows Phil, a 17-year-old living in an old mansion with his mother and twin sister. Upon returning from summer camp, Phil notices that the atmosphere at home has become tense. Instead of worrying about it, he spends time with his best friend Kat. When he starts developing feelings for a mysterious new student named Nicholas at school, Phil becomes emotionally turmoil. The tension at home continues to exacerbate this turmoil.
Summary
Die Mitte der Welt is a German-Austrian coming-of-age drama directed by Jakob M. Erwa and released in 2016. It explores the themes of identity, love, and familial tensions through the lens of Phil's experiences. The film is notable for its exploration of LGBT-related themes, with Phil grappling with his attraction to Nicholas.