Run Lola Run
Director: Tom Tykwer
Actors: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup
PlotA young woman receives a panicked phone call from her boyfriend, who tells her he lost a bag containing a significant amount of money that belongs to a mobster. He has only 20 minutes to gather the lost sum or face dire consequences. The woman springs into action, and the clock starts ticking as she begins a frantic race against time to save her boyfriend. Her quest sees her dashing through the streets of Berlin, enduring a variety of obstacles and encounters as she strives to come up with the needed funds within the rapidly diminishing window of opportunity.
Each decision the woman makes leads to vastly different outcomes, impacting not only her fate but also the lives of the people she intersects with along the way. The story explores themes of chaos, chance, and the impact of minute changes in circumstances. The narrative structure presents a series of "what if" scenarios, looping the same time frame to demonstrate how small variations can lead to consequences that are life-altering. This looping narrative showcases the butterfly effect in a high-stakes urban setting, emphasizing the unpredictability of life and the role of choice in determining one's destiny.
Writers: Tom Tykwer
Release Date: 18 Jun 1999
Runtime: 80 min
Rating: R
Country: Germany
Language: German, English, Japanese
Home Video Reviews
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Run Lola Run shines in 4K as a standout, must-own film with innovative thrills and a rich collection of extras.
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