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Implosion (2011)
Director: Sören Voigt
Cast: Sven Gielnik, Eye Haïdara, Carolina Clemente, Hans-Jochen Wagner
Runtime90 min
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Seventeen-year-old Thomas and his father Niels spend their summer holidays at the Spanish coast. But their father and son time out takes a turn when a boat with African refugees sinks close to their hotel. One of them is 20-year-old Djamile. On a motorbike tour Thomas runs into Djamile and quickly decides to hide her from the Spanish authorities and the smugglers who brought her to Europe. When Niels and Angelica, Thomas’ teacher and his father’s love affair, learn about Thomas’ secret the situation is getting even more explosive. Niels does not support his son’s plans at all. Naive but passionate Thomas struggles to find a way to save Djamile. Deeper and deeper, he explores an unknown world of desperation, hope, greed, violence, betrayal, sorrow and... love.
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Directed by Sören Voigt, the 2011 drama Implosion offers a compelling exploration of the intersections of family, immigration, and moral obligation. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Sven Gielnik and Eye Haïdara, the film blends themes of desperation, hope, and the complexities of human connection in a visually arresting way that will captivate fans of socially conscious dramas.