Weekend Rebels

Weekend Rebels
Weekend Rebels
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Marc Rothemund
Screenplay by	Richard Kropf
Based on	Wir Wochenendrebellen; by Mirco Juterczenka and Jason von Juterczenka
Produced by	Quirin Berg; Mara Fiedler; Justyna Müsch; Max Wiedemann
Starring	Florian David Fitz; Aylin Tezel; Cecilio Andresen
Cinematography	Philip Peschlow
Edited by	Hans Horn; Chris Mühlbauer
Music by	Hans Hafner; Johnny Klimek
Production; companies	Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion; Leonine Studios; SevenPictures Film
Distributed by	Leonine Distribution
Release date	September 28, 2023;
Running time	109 minutes
Country	Germany
Languages	German; Albanese; Latvian; English
Box office	$8,1 million

Weekend Rebels (German: Wochenendrebellen) is a 2023 German sports comedy-drama film directed by Marc Rothemund and written by Richard Kropf.^[2] Starring Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel and Cecilio Andresen.^[3] It is based on the autobiographical book Wir Wochenendrebellen by Mirco and Jason von Juterczenka.^[4] It is about the journey of a father and his autistic son to find the latter's favorite soccer team by visiting all 56 teams in their respective stadiums.^[5] It premiered on September 28, 2023, in German theaters.^[6] An upcoming American remake will be directed by Stephen Chbosky.^[7]

Synopsis

Mirco travels a lot for work, while his wife Fatime organizes the demanding family life. Their ten-year-old son Jason is autistic, and his everyday life consists of daily routines and set rules. When Jason's family is suggested to attend a special school, Mirco is also challenged as a parent. He makes a pact with his son: Jason promises to do his best not to be provoked at school if Mirco helps him find his favorite soccer club. However, Jason only wants to decide on a club once he has seen the 56 first, second, and third division teams live in their respective stadiums.^[8]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:^[9]^[10]

Florian David Fitz as Mirco
Aylin Tezel as Fatime
Cecilio Andresen as Jason
Florina Siegel as Lucy
Joachim Król as Grandpa Gerd
Petra-Maria Cammin as Ömchen (Manuela)
Milena Dreißig as Miss Dr. Folke
Leslie Malton as Mrs. Brinkhaus
Tilo Nest as Professor Reinhard Sieben
Michaela Wiebusch as Teacher Schönwalder
Ilknur Boyraz as Rector Bussart
Janina Kranz as Jessi
Andreas Leopold Schadt as Folder Steve
Elizabeth Heckel as Secretary
Nela Bartsch as Elderly lady
Markus Hoffmann as Folder
Sabine Barth as Passenger
Fritz Scheuermann as Bayern Fan
Christo Klahr as Soccer Fan
Frank Streffing

Production

Principal photography finished at the end of November 2021 in Germany.^[11]^[12]

References

^ "Weekend Rebels". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
^ "Trailer & Plakat zu WOCHENENDREBELLEN / Kinostart 28. September 2023". presseportal.de (in German). 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ ""Wochenendrebellen" neu im Kino: Alles zu Inhalt, Cast und Kinostart". News.de (in German). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ Heuer, Kristina (2021-10-22). "Florian David Fitz dreht die Buchverfilmung "Wochenendrebellen"". www.goldenekamera.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Trailer: Vaterliebe, Autismus und 56 Fußballspiele – "Wochenendrebellen" mit Florian David Fitz". stern.de (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Der Film "Wochenendrebellen" | Ab 28. September 2023 Im Kino". Wochenendrebellen (in German). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg And Stephen Chbosky Team On 'Weekend Warriors' Feature From Apple With SpringHill And Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
^ ""Wochenendrebellen"-Trailer: Ein deutscher "Rain Boy"?". www.film.at (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ Alle besetzung und Stab von Wochenendrebellen (in German), retrieved 2023-08-15
^ "Wochenendrebellen | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". presseportal.de (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
^ "LEONINE Studios: Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". Volksfreund (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

External links

Weekend Rebels at IMDb

[1] "Weekend Rebels". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-10-27.

[2] "Trailer & Plakat zu WOCHENENDREBELLEN / Kinostart 28. September 2023". presseportal.de (in German). 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[3] ""Wochenendrebellen" neu im Kino: Alles zu Inhalt, Cast und Kinostart". News.de (in German). 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[4] Heuer, Kristina (2021-10-22). "Florian David Fitz dreht die Buchverfilmung "Wochenendrebellen"". www.goldenekamera.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[5] "Trailer: Vaterliebe, Autismus und 56 Fußballspiele – "Wochenendrebellen" mit Florian David Fitz". stern.de (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[6] "Der Film "Wochenendrebellen" | Ab 28. September 2023 Im Kino". Wochenendrebellen (in German). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[7] Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg And Stephen Chbosky Team On 'Weekend Warriors' Feature From Apple With SpringHill And Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2024.

[8] ""Wochenendrebellen"-Trailer: Ein deutscher "Rain Boy"?". www.film.at (in German). 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[9] Alle besetzung und Stab von Wochenendrebellen (in German), retrieved 2023-08-15

[10] "Wochenendrebellen | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[11] "Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". presseportal.de (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

[12] "LEONINE Studios: Dreharbeiten und erstes Setfoto: WOCHENENDREBELLEN". Volksfreund (in German). 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

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