Familientag im Hause Prellstein

Familientag im Hause Prellstein brings together Jewish comedians in a grotesque film that is set in Berlin’s Jewish milieu and is in a class of its own. The film tells the story of the passionate card player Sami Bambus, who stages his own death in order to wipe out his debts. Out of revenge, he names his wife’s cousin, whom he hates, as sole heir. The greedy family refuses to accept the will and insists on its share of the estate. This inspires conspiratorial meetings, haggling and reckless negotiating... (Viennale)