Ralf. Sex in the Desert

Even for those accustom to the laissez faire lifestyle of Kreuzberg. Over a period of five months, we bear witness to the unexpected developments of Ralf's turbulent being. Breaking up, moving out, losing work, screwing up, drifting about, fighting, kidding, stealing... No one has control over what happens to Ralf, especially not Ralf himself. Life goes on, as long as there's a party to go to, women to hit on and drugs to consume. An intimate portrayal of utter desperation, enduring strength and a unique spirit that Berlin still hasn't lost. Ascribing to "direct cinema" doctrines, the film survey its subject for existential meaning.

Keywords

  • Forests/Deserts
  • Location: Berlin
  • Love+: Sexuality
  • Made in Germany
  • Young Talent
  • Berlin
  • drugs
  • electro
  • the edge
  • urban living

Director

  • Ikiru

Documentary, Love & Sex


1h 46min


16 FSK

DE


EN

PT

IT

ES

Germany
2012
Ralf is crazy and scary. But he's also funny and disgusting. A portrait of an exuberant individual – who's too intense for his surroundings.

Ralf is crazy and scary. But he's also funny and disgusting. A portrait of an exuberant individual – who's too intense for his surroundings.


Even for those accustom to the laissez faire lifestyle of Kreuzberg. Over a period of five months, we bear witness to the unexpected developments of Ralf's turbulent being. Breaking up, moving out, losing work, screwing up, drifting about, fighting, kidding, stealing... No one has control over what happens to Ralf, especially not Ralf himself. Life goes on, as long as there's a party to go to, women to hit on and drugs to consume.


An intimate portrayal of utter desperation, enduring strength and a unique spirit that Berlin still hasn't lost. Ascribing to "direct cinema" doctrines, the film survey its subject for existential meaning.

Cast & Crew