About Luis
Es geht um Luis
Synopsis
The two people in their late thirties, Constanze and Jens, have a very stressful daily life. Their situation intensifies when their ten-year-old son Luis begins having problems at school. The parents now find themselves in conflict between fulfilling societal conventions and trying to protect their son. The existing values of both are put to a severe test. They underestimate how much Luis is being bullied at school and that he urgently needs help.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucia Chiarla
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucia Chiarla
- Original Score
- Mario Weise
- Original Title
- Es geht um Luis
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Ostlicht Filmproduktion, East End Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucia Chiarla
Lucia Chiarla
Mario Weise
Christoph Iwanow
Aletta von Viettinghoff
Marcel Lenz, Claritta Kratochwil
Department Leadership Roster
Lucia Chiarla
Director
Lucia Chiarla
Writer
Christoph Iwanow
Director of Photography
Aletta von Viettinghoff
Editor
Marcel Lenz
Producer
Claritta Kratochwil
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality • Threat • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Luis
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What is About Luis about?
The two people in their late thirties, Constanze and Jens, have a very stressful daily life. Their situation intensifies when their ten-year-old son Luis begins having problems at school. The parents now find themselves in conflict between fulfilling societal conventions and trying to protect their son. The existing values of both are put to a severe test. They underestimate how much Luis is being bullied at school and that he urgently needs help.
Who directed About Luis?
About Luis was directed by Lucia Chiarla.
Who stars in About Luis?
The principal cast of About Luis includes Max Riemelt, Natalia Rudziewicz, Franziska Troegner, Aziz Çapkurt.
When was About Luis released and how long is it?
About Luis was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for About Luis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About Luis was composed by Mario Weise.
What is the age rating and content advisory for About Luis?
About Luis holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).