Sei zärtlich, Pinguin
Sei zärtlich, Pinguin

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Sei zärtlich, Pinguin

1982
Movie
94 min
German

One day, Nina confesses to her boyfriend Mick, that she never has had an orgasm. Comedy about the problems of relationship and sexuality in a parody of the sex enlightenment and soft sex genre.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Peter FröhlichGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two friends, Thomas and Mike, are struggling to make ends meet. Thomas works as a waiter, while Mike is an aspiring musician. They dream of a better life, which seems to involve winning the lottery and impressing the women they desire. Their adventures lead them through a series of comical and sometimes poignant situations as they navigate love, friendship, and financial woes in pursuit of their dreams.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest success in Germany, primarily appealing to fans of its lead actors, who were popular television personalities at the time. It is generally considered a lighthearted comedy with some dramatic undertones, notable for its era's entertainment style rather than critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedic moments and the chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be predictable and somewhat dated.

  • Appreciated as a nostalgic piece of German cinema from the early 80s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally, those who enjoyed it recall it as a fun, easy-to-watch comedy featuring popular German TV personalities of the time.

Fun Fact

Thomas Gottschalk, one of the film's stars, would later become one of Germany's most famous television show hosts, particularly known for the long-running show 'Wetten, dass..?'.

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