A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
April 20, 2010
Original Title:
Tom Atkins Blues
Genres:
Drama
Production Countries:
Germany
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 80
The Spaetkauf (Late Night Shop) has been at the heart of Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and an integral part of people's daily lives for over 13 years. A place to meet and hang out, local bar, grapevine, a place to buy anything you might need out of hours. A place to forget your worries. Where there is always time for the customer. Every night and all day Sunday. With reggae, dub & hip hop playing out of the speakers onto the street. Tommy, the Englishman, has worked in the Spaetkauf for years, selling the wares and dealing with arguing couples, lost tourists, drunken locals, late night discussions, participating in heated basketball games, visiting late night clubs and suffering hangovers. A kaleidoscope of people offering glimpses into their lives, hopes and thoughts, weaving a tapestry of local life.
Cinematography:
Martin Parry
Co-Producer:
Conrad Menzel
Thomas Albrecht
Martin Parry
Director:
Alex Ross
Editor:
Sam Lowry
Archibald Tuttle
Producer:
Alex Ross
Production Manager:
Conrad Menzel
Sound Editor:
Niklas Kammertöns
Sound Recordist:
Stefan Gollhardt
Unit Manager:
Lina Ernst
Writer:
Alex Ross
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