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Release Year2015
Runtime0h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorRené Kmet
WritersRené Kmet
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known As12 Points
About 12 Points
Jonas's father expresses his enthusiasm about Conchita Wurst's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Hence, his 18-year-old son works up the courage to come out as a homosexual and introduce his boyfriend to his parents unexpectedly, his father's euphoria about the tolerance and open-mindedness displayed at the Song Contest comes to a sudden end.
Directed by René Kmet, 12 Points leans on a strong ensemble — Severin Mauchle, Christoph Grissemann, Maria Magdalena Rabl — 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 drama titles of 2015.
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