To Life! touches at Kinostar Arthaus Heilbronn
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To Life!: A moving drama about memory and new zest for life
On Monday, November 23, 2026, Kinostar Arthaus Heilbronn will show the compelling drama To Life!. The film screening will begin at 7:30 PM. The story centers around Ruth, a former cabaret singer and Jewish survivor, and Jonas, a 29-year-old furniture mover whose own life has fallen apart.
An unusual meeting with great emotional power
Despite traumatic childhood experiences, Ruth is very much alive. However, the eviction from her apartment and musical instrument workshop, along with the move to a nursing home, takes away her stability. Jonas lives in a van after separating from his girlfriend and is also struggling with early signs of a serious illness.
When Jonas encounters Ruth during a furniture transport, a fleeting contact develops into a deep bond. Both characters carry injuries, memories, and unfulfilled hopes within them. Their mutual attempt to help each other back on their feet leads to unusual and touching decisions.
Hannelore Elsner and Sharon Brauner in an impressive dual role
Hannelore Elsner embodies the 83-year-old Ruth with sarcastic sharpness, warm humanity, and great inner presence. In the flashbacks, the actress and singer Sharon Brauner takes over her role. This connects the film’s present and memory on a performative level, making Ruth’s life story experienceable in different life phases.
A quiet drama about memory, dignity, and the courage to start anew
To Life! combines dramatic intensity with subtle humor. The direction focuses on the characters, their biographies, and the fragile dynamic of their friendship. The result is a dense arthouse cinema experience about Jewish life, loss, loneliness, and the power of human closeness. The German Film and Media Rating awarded the film with the valuable distinction.
Film evening as part of the Jewish Culture Days
The screening is related to the Jewish Culture Days in Heilbronn. As a special preview, a concert featuring Sharon Brauner will take place on Monday, November 30, 2026, also at Kinostar Arthaus Heilbronn. The singer and actress combines Yiddish songs, chansons, jazz, tango, and her own interpretations.
Conclusion: A cinema moment that lingers
The audience can expect an emotional, concentrated film experience with strong characters, historical depth, and an extraordinary story of togetherness. Those who engage with the quiet intensity of To Life! will experience a film about memory, dignity, and the surprising possibility of a new beginning.
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