Name: 1st of May: All Belongs to You
Director: Jan-Christoph Glaser
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Ludwig Trepte, Jacob Matschenz, Oktay Özdemir, Hannah Herzsprung, Peter Kurth

About This Movie

So, '1st of May: All Belongs to You' is this intriguing drama that unfolds in Berlin's Kreuzberg on May Day. You’ve got this eleven-year-old Turkish boy who's kind of lost in the chaos, and then these two young men trying to figure out their place in the world. There’s a cuckolded policeman thrown into the mix, and it all spirals together in a way that captures that boiling tension of the day. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the emotional stakes to build. The performances are raw and authentic, giving you a real sense of the characters’ struggles. It’s not flashy, but the atmosphere—especially with the backdrop of protests and celebrations—adds a gritty realism that’s hard to shake off.

Set in Berlin's Kreuzberg district. · Explores themes of identity and belonging. · Unique portrayal of May Day's emotional intensity.