Tonight is the last night of the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival in
San Francisco, and it is closing at 7:00 p.m. at the Castro Theater with "Wer, Wenn Nicht Wir," which is
"based on the emotional true story of an explosive era: In the early
60s, Bernward Vesper and fellow university student Gudrun Ensslin begin
a passionate love in the stifling atmosphere of provincial West
Germany. Sensitive to the increasing restlessness of the times, the
fiery couple lashes out at the conformism and denial around them. After
their tumultuous relationship nearly ends due to Bernward’s
infidelities, they start a new with a move to West Berlin in 1964.
Joining forces with leftist writers and political activists, they
become part of the spreading global uprising: “If not us, who; If not
now, when?” But discontentment with the world takes its toll on their
tumultuous relationship. By the late 60s, Gudrun has joined rebellious
Andreas Baader’s pro-violence cause and Bernward risks his sanity by
using psychedelic drugs in his struggle to write a novel committed to
changing the world…"
If you really want to do
something special, attend the closing night party at the Castro, at 9:30
p.m. at the Castro Theatre’s Mezzanine, San Francisco. After the film,
celebrate another captivating and vibrant festival
with film friends — while meeting guest stars, and savouring culinary
delights and signature drinks from San Francisco and beyond! ($40.00 film & party? Priceless!)
