Die Bademeister – Weiber, saufen, Leben retten (1999)
Paul and Böller from Wanne-Eickel have a dream: they want to apply to be lifeguards on Sylt. Not because the two VoKuHiLa advocates love saving lives so much, but because they are hoping for a lot of beer and a pack of gorgeous women. Once they arrive on the tranquil island, the stylish high society quickly loses its cool thanks to the pair.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Martin Walz, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michael Herbig, Hilmi Sözer, Dorkas Kiefer, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michael Herbig
as Paul Bennert
Hilmi Sözer
as Böller
Dorkas Kiefer
as Heike Petersen
Patricia Thielemann
as Jenny
Hanno Pöschl
as Gigi Griesmayr
Frank-Leo Schröder
as Jaques
Uli Krohm
as Kalle
Heinrich Giskes
as Leading Cast
Hans Martin Stier
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 90 min |
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