Easter-Rendezvous with the German Cinema New Talent Award-winner RIVAL

For his feature film RIVAL, director Marcus Lenz received the German Cinema New Talent Award for Best Film at the last Hof International Film Festival. And on Saturday, 3 April 2021, RIVAL will be our guest at our Saturday HoF Rendezvous at 7:00 pm in the virtual Central Kino Hof:

After the death of his grandmother, there is no one left in the Ukrainian village to take care of 9-year-old Roman (Yelizar Nazarenko). His mother Oksana (Maria Bruni) works as an illegal caregiver in Germany. Hidden in a van, Roman travels to find her. But Oksana is not alone. She lives with the widower Schwarz (Udo Samel). A dramatic love triangle begins, one driven by dependence, love and jealousy.

The film impresses “with an irresistibly emotional story that is not lacking in original scenic ideas,” according to our 2020 award jury consisting of Katharina Wackernagel, Alfred Holighaus and Max von der Groeben. » More information

In addition, we look forward meeting up with to Kerstin Fröber, the chairwoman of the board of trustees of the International Borderland Film Days in Selb. On Saturday she gives us her tips for the 44th festival edition, which takes place this year from 4-21 April online. » More information

The screening is free of charge. However, it is possible to purchase a donation ticket with a freely selectable amount. All proceeds will go to the rights holder. Continuous thanks go to our Rendezvous partners Central Kino Hof, Rotary Club Hof and » Kino on Demand. Furthermore, we thank the sponsors Bavaria Film, BR and DZ Bank.

Our partner cinema » Lodderbast is mega delicious with “Cinema, Cooking, Chatting: Wing or Thigh?”. Here Easter is celebrated together the Hanoverian restaurant Marie with the cult classic film THE WING OR THE THIGH? and a 3-course menu. We wish all participants a super culinary cinema evening (unfortunately, no more orders can be accepted).

Since 2017, the Hof International Film Festival has been organizing the HoF Rendezvous under the motto “let’s do it again” at the Central Kino in Hof and the Lodderbast in Hanover. These are screenings organized throughout the year as part of the Hof International Film Festival. The filmmakers also present their films in person. By doing this, we allow the festival to have further impact and increase the anticipation for the next festival edition. And at the same time, the filmmakers are promoted once again through our communication channels.

Currently, the HoF Rendezvous takes place with the support of the Rotary Club Hof as well as Kino on Demand in the virtual Central Kino online and live with an audience chat.