Napkin English
Serviettengriechisch
Synopsis
Based on new DNA matches from a genealogy platform, father and daughter set off in search of their unknown grandfather. The journey to Greece is ill-starred because of unresolved generational conflicts, naïve prejudices and a disturbed father-daughter relationship. Not yet understanding their own emotional world and identity problems, they hope for each other's understanding and keep clashing. Will they find their kinship and perhaps discover common ground among their opposites? The film is inspired by a true story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonie Dannhauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonie Dannhauer
- Original Title
- Serviettengriechisch
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonie Dannhauer
Leonie Dannhauer
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Leonie Dannhauer
Screenplay
Leonie Dannhauer
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What is Napkin English about?
Based on new DNA matches from a genealogy platform, father and daughter set off in search of their unknown grandfather. The journey to Greece is ill-starred because of unresolved generational conflicts, naïve prejudices and a disturbed father-daughter relationship. Not yet understanding their own emotional world and identity problems, they hope for each other's understanding and keep clashing. Will they find their kinship and perhaps discover common ground among their opposites? The film is inspired by a true story.
Who directed Napkin English?
Napkin English was directed by Leonie Dannhauer.
Who stars in Napkin English?
The principal cast of Napkin English includes Aylin Kalkan, Neil Malik Abdullah.
When was Napkin English released and how long is it?
Napkin English was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 16m.