Punching the World
Punching the World is a 2025 German drama film directed by Constanze Klaue in her directorial debut. The film based on the novel of the same name by Lukas Rietzschel, follows The childhood of two brothers, Philipp and Tobi, growing up in the East German provinces is scarred by the disintegration of their family.
It was selected in Perspectives at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 16 February 2025.
Synopsis
Philipp and Tobias experience their formative years in the expansive yet opportunity-scarce province of Saxony. As time passes, their town faces the challenge of accommodating refugees, leading to a volatile situation. In response, one brother becomes reclusive, while the other channels his anger outward—eventually finding a means to express it.Cast
- Anton Franke as Philipp Zschornack
- Sammy Scheuritzel as Philipp
- Camille Moltzen as Tobias Zschornack
- Tilman Döbler as Tobias
- Anja Schneider as Sabine, mother
- Christian Näthe as Stefan, father
- Johannes Scheidweiler as Menzel
- Hilmar Eichhorn as grandpa
- Swetlana Schönfeld as grandma
- Jannis Veihelmann as Timo
- Marleen Lau as Elisabeth
- Charlotte Kaiser Hannes Wegener as Elisabeth
- Lorenzo Germeno as Frame
- Peter Moltzen as Marco's father
- By the Geiger as Kate
- Alexander Hörbe as Chief
- Beate Christiane Furcht as Policewoman
Production
The film directed by Constanze Klaue has screenplay written by herself based on novel of the same name by Lukas Rietzschel. Produced by Flare Film with Chromosom Film, it is funded by MDM, MBB, BKM and DFFF.Principal photography began at the end of February 2023 in Görlitz, Upper Lusatia for one month. The filming ended on 15 June 2023 in Umgebung Berlin, Upper Lusatia, Görlitz, Hoyerswerda, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
Release
Punching the World had its world premiere on 16 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives.The had its theatrical released in Germany on 3 April 2025 by Across Nations.
Accolades
The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition will compete for Best First Feature Award.| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | GWFF Best First Feature Award | Punching the World | Nomitated |