Gigantic
A quiet, melancholic gem. Schipper captures that fleeting moment between youth and adulthood with tenderness and restraint. Hamburg feels distant and cold—almost like a fading memory, heavy with nostalgia.
The soundtrack by Sophia is incredible. Dreamy, aching, and full of longing—it gives the film its emotional core.
And then there’s that driving scene. The friends in their car, neon lights blurring past, Sophia’s music swelling—it’s euphoric, almost transcendent. For a moment, time stops. Pure cinema.
A beautiful farewell to youth, friendship, and the nights you wish would never end.
5/5