The singles dating game is wrought with plenty of pitfalls, especially when individuals succumb to easy stereotypes. Some woman, for instance, never see the true failings of their partners while others may only want to see the material flash. In “Fritten zum Mittag,” this German comedy short explores the complications of attraction and dating through the experiences of Merle, an attractive fry cook working in a currywurst van.
With so many different characters thrown into a short film, I was almost afraid that there would not be enough time to develop a credible story. Instead, director Florian Al Salk joins every element together with a lighthearted, skill touch through to the film’s simple and charming final scene. The performances are solid, never sinking too far into caricatures that would take away from the wit of the clever script.
“Fritten zum Mittag” can be found on Youtube.
Country: Germany
Winter, 2012
Directed by: Florian Al Salk
Cast: Anja Harnisch, Marc Bluhm, Main Moe, Gabriel Zurbriggen, Marielena Krewer, Max Neu
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