Germany (2021) 97 min, German with English Subtitles
Original Title: Toubab

Matured through two years in prison, Babtou is looking forward to a new beginning with his buddy Dennis. A free man in a free world! But of all things, his welcome party where all the boys from the block are gathered ends in a police operation. Babtou has his hands cuffed again and is confronted with dramatic news. He will soon be deported to his “home country” of Senegal. To prevent a deportation, Babtou and Dennis are willing to do anything.

Director: Florian Dietrich
Cinematography: Max Preiss
Screenplay: Florian Dietrich, Arne Dechow
Cast: Farba Dieng, Julius Nitschkoff, Seyneb Saleh, Valerie Koch, Michael Maertens
Producers: Marcos Kantis, Martin Lehwald, Louise von Johnston
Production Company: Schiwago Film

PRESS QUOTES
"Very cool, very funny - and thus a rare event in German cinema!"
SPIEGEL

"TOUBAB has the potential to become a cult film."
INDIEKINO

"A love letter to life and friendship."
FILM-REZENSIONEN.DE

"An anti-racist buddy comedy."
P STADTKULTURMAGAZIN DAMRSTADT

"A strong, multi-layered directorial debut."
HAMBURG:PUR

"Loud, funny and a handful."
FRANKFURTER RUNDSCHAU

"Refreshingly unconventional: a buddy comedy with a political message"
CINEMA.DE

"Anyone who believes that the theme of social ghettos in Germany can no longer be diversified should watch this film, which even includes a queer theme without a stretch."
EPD FILM

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