MARINETTE (2cl SOMMERKINO 2024)

In the organizer's words:

FRA 2023, feature film, 95 min.

Directed by Virginie Verrier.

With: Garance Mariller, Emilie Dequenne, Alban Lenoir, Fred Testot, Sylvie Testud.

Language: OmU (French with German subtitles).

A secret between mother and daughter lays the foundation for a unique career: in 1980s France, young Marinette Pichon secretly starts soccer training, which her violent father is not allowed to find out about. Although many denied or begrudged her sporting talent as a girl, Marinette stayed on the ball. She then made history as the first French footballer to sign a contract for a professional US team. This not only makes her a pioneer of women's soccer, but also gives her the strength to break through the social boundaries of her time by coming out as a lesbian.

A classic biopic full of emotional images and a rousing soundtrack, but which shows more than just a biography of a sportswoman. A film that tells of the struggle for equality in a male-dominated and homophobic industry that demands people like Marinette to constantly give more than just their best. What begins as an escape from a broken home becomes a story of advancement for one of the most successful female athletes ever.

ENG: Marinette Pichon secretly begins soccer training in 1980s France, which her violent father is not allowed to find out about. Although many people deny or begrudge her talent as a girl, Marinette keeps on playing. Then, she makes history as the first French female soccer player to sign a contract for a professional US team. This not only makes her a pioneer of women's football, but also gives her the strength to break through the social boundaries of her time as a lesbian woman.
A classic biopic full of emotional images and a stirring soundtrack, but one that shows more than just a biography of an athlete. A film that tells the story of the fight for equality in a male-dominated and homophobic industry that demands people like Marinette to constantly deliver more than just their best. What begins as an escape from a broken home, becomes the story of the rise of one of the most successful athletes ever. (French with German subtitles)

Price information:

- 7.00 € (regular) - 5.50 € (reduced*) - 3.50 € (with Leipzig Pass, disabled pass, volunteer pass) - Films longer than 130 min: + 1.00 € - Tickets are available online (plus € 0.70 booking fee), remaining tickets at the Box Office.