Berlin Bouncer

Berlin Bouncer

Directed by David Dietl

Produced by ARTE, Flare Film

201987 min6.2 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of three Berlin bouncers navigating aging, legacy, and identity within a vibrant nightlife culture spanning three decades.

A portrait of Berlin’s most famous bouncers – Sven Marquardt, Frank Künster and Smiley Baldwin. The three men have been part and parcel of the capital’s club scene for more than 25 years – from the days after the fall of the Berlin Wall to the present day – but aren’t yet considering calling it a day even though life makes more demands on them as they turn 50.

Questions people ask

  • Is Berlin Bouncer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Berlin Bouncer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Berlin Bouncer violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Berlin Bouncer sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does Berlin Bouncer end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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26/ 100

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Rarity34

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Love30

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Like Berlin Bouncer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Berlin Bouncer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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