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I was at the German premiere when co-producer and lead actress presented their film. If a film, claimed to be a "western", which it isn't, depends this much on the quality of the main actress, why cast not an experienced one,, at least one with charisma? The character of Carala is rather undeveloped, many aspects of her past and psychological turmoil remain in the dark. Katalina Sánchez as Carola, does not appear to be on top of the game, more so like being chased by events to which she can add nothing of her own. So it is no wonder that producers are not knocking on her door, as she admitted after the screening when asked by an audience member. The story itself remains unintriguing, the ending is somewhat forseeable and the plot (is there a plot?) appears luke warm at best. The setting in the Atacama desert is intriguing but wears off after half time. Why a Frankfurt producer team co-produced this mediocre intimate play, supported by state film subsidy funds is by far beyond my comprehension.

This movie is a typical lame German production staying at level zero.

The topic, climate change, is brought to you in a Highschool class format with trying German humor. Since Germans are generally not funny, the trying part made me suffer. This is the worst film I have seen this year.

Much acclaimed Charly Hübner is at his lowest, the improvised acting lacking energy, creativity and he basically played himself in the worst Till Schweiger way. The plot is thin, dialogues are delivered on German Stammtisch level, all was very expectable and annoying.

You could witness that all characters must have gotten perfectly on the set for the short filming period of just six days. However, as the saying goes: if there is too much harmony, the final product lacks crisp ideas and settles to the least common denominator.