Am Kölnberg
2014 · 1h 29m · Drama, Documentary
Watch this tonight if you want a raw, human-centered documentary that actually *shows* rather than lectures about urban poverty and marginalization. With a solid 7.9 IMDb score, it's a respectful and unflinching two-year portrait of real people chasing real dreams—the kind of film that sticks with you.
Plot
The tower block area "Am Kölnberg" has a bad reputation. People who - for any number of reasons - ended up on the edge of society, live here alongside refugee families and immigrants from all over the world. Unemployment, drug abuse and prostitution are part of everyday life for many of them. The film accompanies 4 people over a period of two years and portrays their life at "Kölnberg" with ups and downs. One thing they all have in common: The dream of leading a fulfilled life, far away from "Kölnberg".
Director: Robin Humboldt