Betonrausch: A German Tragicomedy

Synopsis

Betonrausch (Rising High) is a 2020 German comedy-drama film directed and written by Cüneyt Kaya. The film centers around Viktor David Kross (Gerry), a morally flexible real estate agent, and Gerry Falkland, a charming con artist. Together, they navigate the treacherous world of real estate speculation in Berlin, where greed and ambition often lead to unexpected consequences.

Cast and Crew

• David Kross as Viktor David Kross
• Frederick Lau as Gerry Falkland
• Janina Uhse as Vicky
• Viktor Steiner as David Kross
• Cüneyt Kaya as Director and Writer

Themes

Betonrausch explores themes of ambition, morality, and the fine line between success and failure. The film takes a satirical look at the excesses of the real estate market and the characters' often self-destructive pursuit of wealth and status.