Taxi zum Klo

Dir. Frank Ripploh

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Synopsis:

Marking the 45th anniversary of its original release, Frank Ripploh’s groundbreaking autobiographical debut returns in a new 4K restoration—offering a vivid, uncompromising portrait of queer life in West Berlin at the dawn of the 1980s.

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By day, Frank is a dedicated schoolteacher. By night, he embraces the sexual freedoms of the city’s underground scene—navigating a double life in public restrooms, cinemas, and cruising spots. When he meets Bernd, a sweet and steady museum worker, Frank finds himself torn between the comfort of domestic partnership and the allure of anonymous desire.

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Unapologetically explicit and deeply personal, Taxi zum Klo shattered taboos upon its release and remains a landmark of queer cinema. Shot with unfiltered candor and infused with a distinctively wry humor, Ripploh’s film continues to resonate for its fearless exploration of identity, intimacy, and freedom.