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Wikipedia article




'Frankfurt Millennium' is a 1998 drama film directed by Romuald Karmakar and starring Michael Degen, Manfred Zapatka and Jochen Nickel. Conceived as part of the 2000, Seen By... project, the film is a German and French co-production.

Plot



On New Year's Eve in 1999, a group of regulars meet at the Frankfurt Junction, a bar in Frankfurt. There, they engage in a conversation about why they are unhappy with their lives.

Cast



*Michael Degen as Walter

*Manfred Zapatka as Harry

*Jochen Nickel as Mannie

Production



The French company Haut et Court's producers Caroline Benjo and Carole Scotta initiated 2000, Seen By..., to produce films depicting the approaching turn of the millennium seen from the perspectives of 10 different countries. Karmakar adapted the radio play 'Fr eine Mark und Acht' by Jrg Fauser for the project.

Reception



'TV Spielfilm' gave the film a positive review, citing its sarcasm and calling it dismal, in a nice way. 'Chicago Reader' critic Ted Shen credited Karmakar with "efficiently pacing [characters'] monologues and dialogues while disclosing fine shades of surliness".

References




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