Arthur&Diana

Germany / 2023
German, French, Italian; SDH subtitles in English
108 min
Suitable for all ages
Director: Sara Summa
Screenplay: Sara Summa
Cast: Sara Summa, Lupo Piero Summa, Robin Summa, Claire Loiseau, Livia Antonelli, Ugo Fiore, Benjamin Schwinn
Production: Cecilia Trautvetter, Lisa Roling / German Film & Television Academy Berlin (DFFB), Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg (rbb)
Print Source: Square Eyes
Drama | Road Movie

Screenings

Siblings Arthur and Diana go on an absurd road trip when they have to transport their father's old car from Berlin to Paris for inspection. Along the road trip, they encounter new acquaintances, beautiful landscapes, as well as challenges and adversities. The biggest difficulty, however, turns out to be the complicated relationship between the brother and sister. Arthur and Diana are very different: Arthur's bohemian and somewhat irresponsible, Diana more serious in nature. So, it's no surprise that laughter and arguments cannot be avoided as the road trip progresses.

Arthur&Diana is a film shot in a beautiful and original way, which makes the viewer feel like they are also in a car on a summer trip through Europe. The filming style, combining both digital and analogue formats, gives the film a cozy, home video-like atmosphere.

Mikko Timonen