© Sarah Paar
Documentary | 2019-2022 | Germany
Main data
| Director | Sarah Paar |
|---|---|
| Written by | Sarah Paar, Andi Pek, Julia Geiß |
| Production | Farfan, Geiß Engelhardt Kunst & Filmproduktion GbR [de] |
Brief synopsis
PAST POLO FUTURE is a 70 minute documentary following Sarah (director) and Julia (cinematographer), two friends about 40. Not sure what their life plans could, should or must be now, the two set off in a silver Polo to visit four women from Sarah's childhood who were ready to tear it all down in the 80s.
Hitting the road, the friends find the women in dachas, agencies and spa-towns. Conversations with them reveal their inspirational disobedience in the past. Their non conformist attitude paved ways. But Julia and Sarah are surprised to find the women distancing themselves from each other with the same conviction that once made them rebels.
The two filmmakers do also meet Sarah's childhood friends. As girls they all grew up living and playing in the same street. Sat on the ping pong table, over canned beer and chips they discuss what it means to be life long friends. The sun is setting. The present is sweeter when you know about the past!
Hitting the road, the friends find the women in dachas, agencies and spa-towns. Conversations with them reveal their inspirational disobedience in the past. Their non conformist attitude paved ways. But Julia and Sarah are surprised to find the women distancing themselves from each other with the same conviction that once made them rebels.
The two filmmakers do also meet Sarah's childhood friends. As girls they all grew up living and playing in the same street. Sat on the ping pong table, over canned beer and chips they discuss what it means to be life long friends. The sun is setting. The present is sweeter when you know about the past!