Isi & Ossi
Overview
Isi and Ossi couldn't be any more different: She's a billionaire's daughter from Heidelberg, he's a struggling boxer from the nearby town of Mannheim. But when Isi meets Ossi, the two quickly realize that they can take advantage of one another: She dates the broke boxer to provoke her parents and get them to fund a long-desired chef training in New York. He tries to rip off the rich daughter to finance his first professional boxing match. Their plans soon develop into emotional chaos that challenges everything the two believe to know about money, career and love.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Germany, 'Isi & Ossi' delves into the cultural nuances of class struggles and the challenges faced by young adults from different socio-economic backgrounds.
- The unique blend of humor and heart-warming storyline makes 'Isi & Ossi' a must-watch.
- The film offers an engaging plot with unpredictable twists, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
- The performances by the lead actors, Alba Rohrwacher and Liliane Amuat, are exceptional and add depth to the characters.
- The exploration of social class differences and the struggle for self-realization in a capitalistic society is thought-provoking.
Fun Facts
- 'Isi & Ossi' was inspired by the real-life experiences of director Olivia Silber, who herself grew up in a wealthy family and had relationships with people from lower social classes.
- The film was shot mostly in Cologne, Germany, with iconic locations such as the Cologne Cathedral featured prominently.
- One of the easter eggs in the movie is the appearance of 'Ossi's' vintage Mercedes-Benz 300SL, a classic car that is symbolic of his family's wealth.