Rent My Friend from Faro (2008)
3.2 of 5 from 58 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
- An eternal daydreamer and closet lesbian, Mel (Anjorka Strechel) wants nothing more than to quit her job and fly away. Things change when the beautiful and streetwise Jenny (Lucie Hollmann) literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become 'boyfriend and girlfriend'. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is peppered with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
- Actors:
- Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner, Tilo Prückner, Isolda Dychauk, Kai-Peter Malina, Philipp Quest, Julischka Eichel, Jo Marie Dominiak, Piet Fuchs
- Directors:
- Nana Neul
- Producers:
- Hejo Emons, Stefan Schubert, Ralph Schwingel
- Writers:
- Nana Neul
- Aka:
- Mein Freund aus Faro / To Faro
- Studio:
- Peccadillo Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama, Lesbian & Gay
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Lesbian Cinema, A Brief History of Film...
- Countries:
- Germany
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Reviews (1) of My Friend from Faro
A profound, brilliantly acted, sensitive little film with exceptional performances by the cast - My Friend from Faro review by TB
I really enjoyed this film. It is in many ways everything I love about movies: a strong story/script, a simple but powerful journey, a micro budget/small film where every little thing has been thoughtfully considered; and finally great performances, especially from Anjorka Strechel.
The story itself is about a woman called Mel who is extremely masculine looking, who forms an extremely strong and close bond with a girl called Jenny, whom she rescues one night. Whilst the trajectory of the story is in many ways the classic LGBTQIA one, this film elevates this with simple dialogue and exceptional and moving acting, especially by Strechel.
Although there are some strange narrative choices, this make for an interesting watch and a memorable one. Although, if you really want an incredible film which deals with this type of subject matter, once you've watched this, rent Tomboy. That is a masterpiece and one of the best and most moving films I've seen in recent years
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