CONTRA
Synopsis
One problematic remark too many: Professor Richard Pohl is in danger of being kicked out of his job after insulting law student Naima Hamid in front of a packed lecture hall. When the video goes viral, the college president gives him one last chance: his chances before the disciplinary committee will be much better if he succeeds in preparing freshman Hamid for a national debate competition. Pohl and Naima are equally appalled but over time this unlikely duo starts clicking – until Naima realizes that the multicultural fairy tale only serves one purpose: to save the college’s reputation.
Cast & Crew
Directed by Sönke Wortmann
Starring
Nilam Farooq, Christoph Maria Herbst, Hassan Akkouch
Category Feature Film
Running time 103 min.
Language German
Nationality Germany
Scriptwriter Doron Wisotzky
Cinematographer Holly Fink
Produced by Constantin Film Produktion
Local Release 2021 - Oct 28
Production status Completed
CONTRA
Cast & Crew
Directed by Sönke Wortmann
Starring
Nilam Farooq, Christoph Maria Herbst, Hassan Akkouch
Category Feature Film
Running time 103 min.
Language German
Nationality Germany
Scriptwriter Doron Wisotzky
Cinematographer Holly Fink
Produced by Constantin Film Produktion
Local Release 2021 - Oct 28
Production status Completed
Synopsis
One problematic remark too many: Professor Richard Pohl is in danger of being kicked out of his job after insulting law student Naima Hamid in front of a packed lecture hall. When the video goes viral, the college president gives him one last chance: his chances before the disciplinary committee will be much better if he succeeds in preparing freshman Hamid for a national debate competition. Pohl and Naima are equally appalled but over time this unlikely duo starts clicking – until Naima realizes that the multicultural fairy tale only serves one purpose: to save the college’s reputation.