Synopsis:

 “Punching the world” is the adaptation of the highly acclaimed novel by Lukas Rietzschel.

Philipp and Tobias grow up in the province of Saxony. Their childhood is marked by a lack of prospects in an otherwise vast landscape. Years later, when their hometown is to take in refugees, the situation escalates. While one brother withdraws into himself, the other seeks an outlet for his rage. And finds it.

“The social context – the past of the GDR, the scourge of unemployment and good, old-fashioned prejudice against anyone who is different – is also strong in the film.”
Ola Salwa - Cineuropa

“Punching The World lets itself get distracted by the minutiae of the life of two brothers in eastern Saxony – and is all the richer for it.”

“…quietly absorbing feature debut”

“A fine ensemble cast is just one token of the care that clearly lies behind this empathetic film.”
Lee Marshall - Screendaily

“Constanze Klaue has achieved a special film… an experience that shakes and shakes. The fist that punches the world hits its goal.. right in the pit of the stomach”
Thomas Schultze - The Spot Media & Film (translated)