99€ Films

Anyone can hold a mini-DV camera. Anyone can get 99 euros in credit. And everyone has already written a five-minute story in school. So everyone is actually prepared to make a 99euro-film. but "99euro-films" is more. It is the proof that German films can also be wild, new, modern, funny, political and entertaining. And all that in 80 minutes. 12 young German filmmakers come together, inspire exciting young actors and go: have an idea and simply film it. Just do it and be independent.

Directed by Matthias Glasner, Esther Gronenborn, Michael Klier, Peter Lohmeyer, Sebastian Beer, Miriam Dehne, Rolf Peter Kahl, Frieder Schlaich, Martin Walz, Mark Schlichter, Nicolette Krebitz, Daniel Alban, 99€ Films leans on a strong ensemble — Alexandra Maria Lara, Richy Müller, Roman Knižka — 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 comedy titles of 2001.