“Heiko’s World” (Darling Berlin) from April programme highlight at Paramount+

From April 1, 2023, the Darling Berlin film “Heiko’s World” (German title: “Heikos Welt“) will be one of the highlights of the Paramount+ streaming service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The film by Dominik Galizia has been running in German cinemas without interruption for ten months and has reached almost 25,000 viewers there so far. The tragicomedy tells the story of Heiko, who tries to save his mother’s eyesight by playing darts while drinking excessive amounts of beer and Futschi. “Heiko’s World” was shortlisted for the German Film Award 2023 and received the Förderpreis Deutsches Kino for best leading actor (Martin Rohde).

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Comments about the movie

“‘Heiko’s World’ is an affectionate, wonderful millieu study with plenty of Berlin snark. This dart hits the heart.” (Bayerischer Rundfunk)

“A delightful experience. One is completely enveloped by this film.” (Kino Zeit)

“A comedy staged with cheek and charm, reflecting the real Berlin. The protagonists seem authentic, Berlin’s typical corner pubs cosy and quaint” (B.Z.)

“[Heiko] is a charismatic identification figure, and the film shows in gently overwrought social realism a world that hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years, and in which people still believe in the victory of good and in love.” (Indie Cinema)

“A drama with a Berlin snout and a lot of heart. Wonderful!” (3sat)

“‘Heiko’s World’ is an unusual film in many respects and lead actor Martin Rohde is the primus inter pares of a wonderful ensemble.” (Jury Filmfest München)

“Authentic, heart-warming cinematic experience” (rbb television).

“Not a film, but an experience!” (arteschock)

“A gem in the German cinema mishmash, remarkably self-confidently staged with heart and soul” (Filmdienst)

“‘Heiko’s World’: from Weddinger pub unique to cult cinema star!” (tag 24)