Lulu and Jimi (2009)

Lulu and Jimi (2009) poster

About sweeping love, rock & roll and getting rid of all that stale air of the fifties. You've got the good guys - that's Lulu and Jimi - and the bad guys: Lulu's mother Gertrud, her secret lover Schultz, the chauffeur, and a wicked old shrink, Von Oppeln, crouching in his gloomy office like a spider waiting to pounce on his prey Lulu. Light and darkness, bright garish colours, hot rock & roll and wild dance numbers mark this road movie about lovers fleeing from the evil powers of a deeply bigoted society. A drama about the relationship between a young black man and a rich German girl.

Director: Oskar Roehler
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Martin Todsharow
Cinematography: Wedigo von Schultzendorff
Editing: Bettina Böhler
Production: EMC, Elzévir Films, ARTE France Cinéma, X Filme Creative Pool, ARTE, ARD
Country: Germany, France
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de

Themes

Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Rock Music and Stage, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty

Keywords

class society, rock 'n' roll, forbidden love

More Films by Director: Oskar Roehler
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lulu and Jimi about?
About sweeping love, rock & roll and getting rid of all that stale air of the fifties. You've got the good guys - that's Lulu and Jimi - and the bad guys: Lulu's mother Gertrud, her secret lover Schultz, the chauffeur, and a wicked old shrink, Von Oppeln, crouching in his gloomy office like a spider waiting to pounce on his prey Lulu. Light and darkness, bright garish colours, hot rock & roll and wild dance numbers mark this road movie about lovers fleeing from the evil powers of a deeply bigoted society. A drama about the relationship between a young black man and a rich German girl.
Who directed Lulu and Jimi?
Lulu and Jimi was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in Lulu and Jimi?
Lulu and Jimi stars Jennifer Decker, Ray Fearon, Katrin Sass, Udo Kier, Rolf Zacher, Bastian Pastewka.
How long is Lulu and Jimi?
Lulu and Jimi has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Lulu and Jimi?
Lulu and Jimi is a Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance film.
Where was Lulu and Jimi produced?
Lulu and Jimi was produced in Germany, France.
What are the themes of Lulu and Jimi?
The themes of Lulu and Jimi include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Rock Music and Stage, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.