Out of Rosenheim

"Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on..."

Apr 22 1988 PG 1h 35m
Comedy, Drama

A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.

Plot

Out of Rosenheim (Bagdad Café) is a look into the lives (and minds) of some people we all have encountered, but few of us ever get to know. This film (a 'fish out odd water'-type tale) shows how one person can affect a disparate community. The Adlons express the view that change and "magic" comes from hard work and mutual understanding/acceptance. A well-crafted view of the lives of people everywhere and the difficulties we all can face. A whimsical story, lovingly shot by people who - unfamiliar with what others too often ignore give this arid area - the bleak, and arrid South West, an almost fairytale-like beauty.

Written by

Eleonore Adlon, Percy Adlon, Christopher Doherty

Directed by

Percy Adlon

Cast

Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

HR, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Pelemele Film, Pro-ject Filmproduktion

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 6 nominations total

Trailers
BAGDA CAFÉ - Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
16,449
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA