Movie spotlight
Die grüne Wolke
A strange green cloud has turned almost the entire human race into stone. The only survivors are eight children, their intrepid teacher Birnenstiel and his friend, a jolly millionaire, who by chance all happen to be in an airship above the green cloud at the time. Against this background Birnenstiel tells a bizarre adventure story in which he and the children are heroes. With loving and pointed irony he confronts his protagonists with deep-frozen beauty queens, gene-manipulated tomatoes, extraterrestrial maniacs, aggressive goldfish and last but not least the rampant mechanics of an abandoned civilisation which claims its victims one by one. When the narrator goes too far, the children take the story into their own hands...
Insights
Plot Summary
In a near future, a mysterious green cloud appears over Berlin, causing severe neurological damage and memory loss in those exposed. As the government struggles to contain the situation and find a cure, a journalist tries to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon before it consumes the city.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its concept and atmosphere, but criticism for its pacing and underdeveloped plot elements. It is considered a cult sci-fi film within Germany.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and intriguing premise.
Criticized for a convoluted narrative and lack of depth in character development.
Seen as an ambitious but flawed entry in German science fiction cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception is limited, with some appreciating its unique sci-fi approach and others finding it confusing and slow-moving.
Fun Fact
The film's distinctive green cloud effect was achieved through innovative, practical visual effects techniques for its time, contributing to its eerie visual style.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources