A Coffee in Berlin

Jan Ole Gerster's wry and vibrant feature debut A COFFEE IN BERLIN, paints a day in the life of Niko, a twenty-something college dropout going nowhere fast.

Niko lives for the moment as he drifts through the streets of Berlin, curiously observing everyone around him and oblivious to his growing status as an outsider. Then on one fateful day, through a series of absurdly amusing encounters, everything changes: his girlfriend rebuffs him, his father cuts off his allowance, and a strange psychiatrist dubiously confirms his 'emotional imbalance'. Unable to ignore the consequences of his passivity any longer, Niko finally concludes that he has to engage with life.

Shot in timeless black and white and enriched with a snappy jazz soundtrack, this slacker dramedy is a love letter to Berlin and the Millennial experience.

Winner of 6 German Film Academy Awards, including Outstanding Feature Film, Best Director and Best Actor.

"Delightful. There's wisdom lurking in its light, witty approach. Contains echoes of Baumbach's "Frances Ha" and Scorsese's "After Hours." A rich blend of humor and sadness." - Eric Kohn, Indiewire