Saturday, October 24 at 6:45 PM

ABOUT THE FILM

In a botanical garden at the heart of a German university, a Ginkgo biloba tree silently watches over three different lives, in 1908, 1972 and 2020. In the first part, Grete is fighting for a spot in the local university’s botany department. In 1972, Gundula conducted experiments on geraniums, trying to find a connection between plants and humans. And in 2020, Dr. Tony Wong is neurologist trying to connect the seen and the unseen.

Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi’s stunning film was shot in 35mm, 16mm, and digital, and features acclaimed actor Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, in a part written just for him. Winner of 6 awards at the Venice International Film Festival.

Presented as part of the 5th annual Twin Cities German Film Festival, produced by the Germanic-American Institute in partnership with the Goethe-Institut.

Tickets: $12 at the door • $14 w/online fee

ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL

The 5th annual Twin Cities German Film Festival (TCGFF), October 22-25 at The Main Cinema, is a celebration of contemporary German-language cinema inviting audiences to discover new stories and perspectives.

Produced by the Germanic-American Institute in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, the festival offers something for everyone, from family-friendly films and documentaries to compelling dramas. Films are presented in German with English subtitles at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis, a nonprofit neighborhood movie theater.