Madchen, Madchen

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  • R
  • 2001
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 5.3  (4,454)

Madchen, Madchen, a German comedy film released in 2001 directed by Dennis Gansel, encapsulates the lives of three young women who aim to find their way into love and a successful career. With a star-studded cast including Diana Amft, Felicitas Woll, and Karoline Herfurth, the movie managed to gather uncanny attention and acclamation.

The trio-Mila (Karoline Herfurth), Hanna(Felicitas Woll), and Kati(Diana Amft) are high schoolers and best friends. They are at the peak of their teenage life, where everything seems to be a perfect dream. They rely on one another for everything, from making idiotic decisions to finding love. Madchen, but they soon realize that they have to stop relying on each other to manage their lives.

The movie begins with Mila flirting with an old man she meets on a train. After he gives her his number, she invites him to their school play where he embarrasses her. After that, Mila realizes she wants to have a better life than what she has now. Hanna, who is in love with Daniel, the school's hottest guy, is determined to take their relationship to the next level. Kati, who just got rejected by her crush, focuses on acing school and landing a job.

As the story moves forward, a series of events bring about their journey towards change. From dating the wrong people to ending up in strange places, the three women experience turning points in their lives. Kati, who is struggling with her parents' divorce, moves in with her grandmother and starts interning in her law firm. While Mila tries her luck with modeling and ends up on a disastrous photoshoot, Hanna takes a break from Daniel and starts a new job in a record store where she meets many music enthusiasts.

The story starts to get more intriguing from there on, as the girls' various experiences start shaping their perspectives towards life. Madchen, Madchen, shows the struggles women face in a patriarchal society. Kati, who is working in a corporate law firm, faces sexism in the workplace. Mila tries modeling and is subjected to the unrealistic expectations and standards of the modeling industry. Hanna breaks off from her obsession with finding a boyfriend and concentrates on her music career.

Throughout the film, the characters' personal growth is evident, and we see them evolve from dependent high-schoolers to independent young women who can make their decisions. Madchen, Madchen challenges the audience's notions of what it means to be a woman in contemporary society. In a world where female accomplishments are often overshadowed, the movie stands out as it breaks the stereotype of what it means to be successful and empowers women.

In conclusion, Madchen, Madchen, is an amusing and relatable movie that showcases young women's coming-of-age experiences. It manages to capture the essence of modern-day adolescence and the struggles that come with it. It is a must-watch for anyone who has ever questioned their choices and ability to make them. The performances by the cast are impeccable, and the humor is splendid. Madchen, Madchen stands out as a refreshing and insightful coming-of-age film that deserves all the praise it has received.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2001
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    German
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (4,454)