The End of the Rainbow (1979)

Uwe Friessner’s first feature, At the End of the Rainbow, follows the exploits of a West Berlin teenager named Jimmi who ekes out a living through petty theft and part-time hustling, hangs out in punk clubs, and who, for reasons which this film subtly details, is thoroughly unemployable. Drawing on his own experience in trying to help a young runaway who eventually committed suicide, Friessner wrote into Jimmi’s story several older students who attempt to find work for him, and who give him shelter for a time in their commune.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Thomas Kufahl, Slavica Ranković, Udo Samel, Heinz Hoenig, Henry Lutze

Release Date: 1979-09-28

Country: Germany

Ratings: 4.5 / 10 (4 votes)

Runtime: 107 mins