Es geht um Luis / It’s about Luis

This powerful family drama, based on the play ‘El pequeño poni’ by Paco Bezerra, tells the story of a couple struggling with the challenges of modern family life. Max Riemelt and Natalia Rudziewicz shine in the leading roles as a permanently stressed married couple juggling between career and family life.

When their ten-year-old son Luis is bullied at school because of his purple unicorn backpack, the parents find themselves in a conflict over social norms and the protection of their child.
Chiarla stages most of the action in the confined space of a taxi, which becomes a conflict zone for the parents, with urgency and subtle humour.

This innovative approach creates an intense atmosphere that draws viewers into the family’s emotional turmoil. ES GEHT UM LUIS is a moving exploration of topics such as identity, bullying and parental responsibility.

Director: Lucia Chiarla
Cast: Max Riemelt, Natalia Rudziewicz, Franziska Troegner, Ruben Dietze, Aziz Capkurt, Yun Huang

Contact/Distribution: https://across-nations.de/projekte/es-geht-um-luis/

Premiere 2024