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Axolotl Overkill (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Przetrąceni
Director: Helene Hegemann
Writer: Helene Hegemann
Production & Genre
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Companies: BR, Constantin Film, RBB, Vandertastic Films
Genre: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, berlin, germany, coming of age, disturbed teenager, drug abuse, lesbian relationship, mental illness, woman director
Story
Axolotl Overkill follows Mifti, a 16-year-old girl living in Berlin with her half-siblings and their wealthy, self-absorbed father. After losing her mother recently, Mifti struggles mentally and engages in reckless behavior. She becomes obsessed with Alice, an older white-collar criminal with whom she begins a relationship. Meanwhile, Mifti's friend Ophelia battles drug addiction. Throughout the film, Mifti navigates her troubled family life while exploring her sexuality and self-discovery.
Summary
Axolotl Overkill is a 2017 German drama directed by Helene Hegemann, based on her novel 'Axolotl'. The story revolves around Mifti, a troubled teenager dealing with mental instability, grief over her mother's death, and sexual awakening. Set in Berlin's bohemian scene, the film explores themes of dysfunctional family dynamics, drug abuse, lesbian relationships, and coming-of-age. Despite its limited plot descriptions, Axolotl Overkill promises to delve into the complexities of teenage life, mental health, and self-discovery.
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