
Bis zum Ellenbogen
Directed by Justus von Dohnányi
Produced by Element e Filmproduktion
A darkly comedic road movie that mixes crime caper elements with character-driven humor as unlikely companions navigate chaos across European landscapes.
Sven, a private banker, is enjoying his holiday in Switzerland. Not far from his secluded mountain cabin, dodgy businessman Achim collides with Willi, a claimant on income support, whilst riding his mountain bike. The crash is minor, but both need some rest – in Sven’s mountain cabin.
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Questions people ask
Is Bis zum Ellenbogen scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Bis zum Ellenbogen easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Bis zum Ellenbogen sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Bis zum Ellenbogen violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Bis zum Ellenbogen end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Bis zum Ellenbogen
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bis zum Ellenbogen
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bis zum Ellenbogen, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bis zum Ellenbogen, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bis zum Ellenbogen, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































