Emil and the Detectives
Daring young detectives try to bring a thief to justice.
This year’s Just Film opening film is the fast-paced and fun adventure “Emil and the Detectives”, based on Erich Kästner’s beloved children’s book.
Thirteen-year-old Emil is travelling by train to Berlin to spend the summer with his grandmother. On the way there, however, an experienced crook steals all of Emil’s money. Afraid to tell his parents, Emil and his friends plan to outsmart the thief, get the money back and expose his true face to the whole world.
Suitable for ages 8 and above.
Biography
David Dietl (1979) gained a lot of experience in the film industry through his work as camera, editor and director assistant. In 2001, he was drawn to study in Berlin at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB). Aside from shooting short films and documentaries, David Dietl made the feature film “Auf Nummer sicher?” in 2006. For the film "König von Deutschland", which was his graduation film and cinema debut, Dietl was not only responsible for directing the film but also for writing the screenplay. His documentary “Berlin Bouncer” premiered at the 69th Berlin Film Festival in 2019.
Filmography
König von Deutschland (2013), Berlin Bouncer (2019, doc), Rate Your Date (2019), Feste & Freunde (Long Story Short, 2024)
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