Männer auf Rädern

Felix only ever thinks about one thing. He just wants to cycle, further and further, more and more recklessly, more and more extremely. His girlfriend Eva is not exactly thrilled about this. Although she was initially supportive, she has long since grown tired of playing the role of companion who can't keep up. She moves out of their shared apartment and leaves her cycling junkie alone. He can pedal as much as he wants, but he gradually finds himself thinking more and more about his strange situation. Back then, after he lost his driver's license, a cheap bike from the coffee shop around the corner was enough. Today, he is an addicted owner of various outrageously expensive racing machines. Is that still normal? Therapy is needed—and lo and behold, the specialists are well aware of the problem: men and women just don't go together.

Directed by Thomas Carlé, Männer auf Rädern leans on a strong ensemble — Eberhard Wolf, Johanna Lier, Peter Konopka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1993.