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Hoppla!
In Hoppla!, two choreographies by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker are brought together and performed to the music of the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók: Mikrokosmos, seven short works for two pianos, and Quatuor no. 4, Bartók’s fourth string quartet. The reading room of the Ghent University library, designed by the renowned architect Henry Van de Velde, serves as location.
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Plot Summary
A struggling innkeeper, facing financial ruin, attempts to save his establishment through various comedic schemes. His efforts involve a series of mishaps and misunderstandings with customers, staff, and local authorities. Ultimately, he learns a valuable lesson about perseverance and the true meaning of hospitality.
Critical Reception
Hoppla! was a modest German comedy that found a niche audience for its lighthearted humor and relatable portrayal of small business struggles. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an amusing diversion that appealed to fans of traditional German comedic films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its simple, feel-good humor.
Appreciated for its depiction of everyday life and struggles.
Criticized by some for being formulaic and lacking depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older German film, but those available suggest viewers enjoyed its lighthearted and comedic approach to a relatable story of an innkeeper trying to keep his business afloat.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of German "Lustspiel" (comedy film) productions in the late 1980s, often featuring familiar comedic actors from television.
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