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The Legend of Timm Tyler or The Boy Who Sold His Laughter

Andreas DRESEN

Germany2017 102min DCP Color Korean Premiere

Synopsis

Timm Thyler is poor, but he laughs a lot and he looks so charming. One day, the world’s richest man makes the boy a dubious offer: if Timm agrees to sell him his laugh, he’ll win every bet he ever makes in the future.

Diretor

Andreas DRESEN

Born in Germany, 1963, his films including Grill Point (2002), Cloud 9 (2008) and Stopped on Track (2011) have received numerous awards. Dresen’s work has centered on improvisation and the use of the hand-held camera, imparting a remarkable realism to many of his films.