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Rule of the fists (Faustrecht)
Rule of the Fists (Faustrecht)
Release Date: 15.01.2009
as a part of the touring film festival 'ueber Macht'
Doc. | Switzerland 2007, 84 Min.
The film Rule of the fists (Faustrecht) is a long-term documentary of two violent teenagers. Bernard Weber and Robi Müller observed Tim and Gibran between their 16th and 18th birthday.
Tim is an introverted teen who is subject to uncontrolled fists of violence. The film shows his 'odyssey' through institutions and foster homes, «looking for a quiet little spot» (quote Tim).
Gibran is an extroverted charmer who uses violence to get what he wants. «I will hit anybody looking to be hit - no matter if man or woman» (quote Gibran). He spends time in a detention centre where he is strongly confronted with his violent behaviour.
The film casts a glance behind the statistics of violence, looking at young offenders that are victims of their own.
Rule of the Fists (Faustrecht) is part of the touring film festival ueber Macht - Kontrolle, Regeln, Selbstbestimmung (thematic focus on control, rules and self-empowerment). For more information (in German) visit www.ueber-macht.de
Credits
- Switzerland 2007, color, 84'
- Original title: Faustrecht
- Direction, Script: Bernhard Weber
- Co-Director: Robi Müller
- Cinematography: Bernhard Weber
- Sound: Robi Müller
- Editing: Rosa Albrecht
- Music: Fabian Roemer
- Producer: Irene Fleischlin Modestova, Kulturja GmbH
- Co-Production: Bernard Weber, Zeitraum Film
- Language: German
- Suitable for 12 years and over
- Release date: 15.01.2009
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