Summaries

To prevent imminent deportation two small-time gangsters are willing to do anything.

After his release from prison, Babtou is looking forward to a fresh start: enjoy his freedom with his buddy Dennis, embrace the world and not have to deal with German authorities ever again. But when his spontaneous welcome party escalates, Babtou finds himself handcuffed yet again the same evening. He is confronted with unexpected dramatic news: due to repeated criminal offences he is to be deported to his "home country", Senegal. But Babtou only knows Senegal from his father's stories, he was born in Germany, his home is Frankfurt. In order to prevent the imminent deportation at the last second, Babtou and Dennis are willing to do anything.

Details

Keywords
  • friendship
  • buddy movie
  • fighting the system
  • birthright
  • afro deutsch
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Sep 22, 2021
Countries of origin Germany Senegal
Language English German French Turkish Wolof
Filming locations Frankfurt, Germany
Production companies Schiwago Film ARTE Das kleine Fernsehspiel (ZDF)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
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