Adidas: Break Free
Media Type:
Film
"Break Free" tells the story of 79-year old Karl, a former marathon runner locked up in a lifeless nursing home. One evening he discovers his old running shoes by adidas and decides to take a run in his old marathon outfit. He wants to leave the boredom behind and tries to escape the nursing home, against the will of the nurses. His actions ignite a spark of life in the residents of the home and they support him on his way to freedom.
Credits
Advertising School:
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, GermanyCreative Director / Art Director / Copywriter:
Eugen MerherPhotographer:
Mortimer HochbergCast:
Jens Weisser, Herman Van Ulzen, Anja Karmanski, Hiltrud Hauschke, Daniel HubertusDirector / Script:
Eugen MerherProducers:
Karli Baumann, Karl HeidelbachDirector os Photography:
Mortimer HochbergEditor:
Ernst LattikMusic:
Alexander Wolf DavidSound Design:
Marcus FassSound Recording:
David HillProduction Design:
Nora Brockamp, Julian DieterichVFX:
Tim MarkgrafMake Up:
Sandra UntenbergerProduction Company:
Filmakademie Baden-WuerttembergDate:
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