ALWAYS SUMMER

22 min. - Germany

Director: Michael Ruf   Writer: Michael Ruf

Starring: Aline Staskowiak & Ulina am Ende

An improvisation theatre piece inspires the eloquently spoken Elisabeth to divulge a poignant story about Paul, a man from her past, to her granddaughter Simone. The story deeply moves Simone and she is certain - Elisabeth must see Paul again. Simone's attempt to bring the both of them together wrests an uncharacteristic lightness from the perishability of her own life and makes her a dreamer who is no longer able to take compromises for truths and who could not make a greater effort to embrace her own existence.

This was an incredibly sweet and poignant film.  The acting is top notch and Michael Ruf has captured a beautiful film that can speak to everyone.  The choices the characters made in this film didn’t destroy them.  Neither did they complete them.  They were just that….life.  This film captures the “what if?” perfectly.  What if, you get a second chance at love after being happily fulfilled by life and love before?  Elizabeth, is getting ready to find out.  After agreeing to meet Paul again, life turns out like no one ever suspected.  It is sad, but beautiful. 

Shane Morton