for impeccable performances. Which is to say, you're worse than Hitler. Thats not the end of the story, but enough for Ofir Raul Graizer to acknowledge that this, his first feature film as director and writer, reflects much of his personal worldview and, to some extent, his personal experiences. If I were to give the characters Thomas and Oren labels, I'd describe Oren as fully bisexual, and Thomas as 90% gay with a little smidge of bisexuality. As in 2023, Tim Kalkhof's age is 35 years. Strand will release Graizer's The Cakemaker in select US theaters starting June 29th this summer. Not going to support this film. Damn, R29, I'm glad I saw the movie before you gave the entire plot and plot twists away. Plus the death of Oren is based on the death of a friend the director knew. Tim Kalkhof was born on December 12, 1987 in Heidelberg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Israel has a lot of great LGBT films. The film to me was more about how individual the grieving process is, and what lengths a shy man with no family or close friends needs to go through to find some sort of resolution. If you liked this, seek out "Yossi" from a few years ago. Have you ever watched the television series Homeland on Showtime TV? In those kinds of scenes you cannot act, there is no method, you have to go all the way, he recounts. Graizer auditioned dozens of actors for the lead role before finding Tim Kalkhof. In all forms should be abandoned. Easy on the eyes, too. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. Similarly, he has a place with white ethnicity and holds a British nationality. 12 posts. He is Bisexual leaning on men, but make no mistake he is not gay. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." Director Ofir Raul Graizer Writer Ofir Raul Graizer Stars Tim Kalkhof Sarah Adler Roi Miller See production, box office & company info Watch on Strand Releasing with Prime Video Channels More watch options Add to Watchlist Added by 8.0K users 45 Tim Kalkhof is a prominent German actor. Suspected "Family Feud" killer Tim Bliefnick's defense has floated the idea that an unidentified "prowler" is responsible for his wife's shooting death. a film mixing in splendid manner the grace, the sensitivity, the clash of civilisations and the love stories. He is an actor, known for The Cakemaker (2017), The Painted Bird (2019) and The Queen's Gambit (2020). R77, I would not describe Thomas as bisexual. Tim Kalkhof stars as Thomas, along With Blanca's mystery solved on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 19, few storylines remain as Oh, you're probably a white, middle class cisgendered male. There is absolutely nothing to indicate that he is attracted to women in general, or will be in the future. The Cakemaker had its first screening in the market at Cannes for buyers and distributors. It's a film that sticks with you. But Tim Kalkhof was born in Heidelberg, Germany. Official submission of Israel for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 91st Academy Awards in 2019. The Cakemaker Tim Kalkhof (Actor), Sarah Adler (Actor), Ofir Raul Graizer (Director) Format: Blu-ray 229 ratings IMDb 7.2/10.0 -23% $2149 List Price: $27.99 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime & FREE Returns Prime Video $3.99 $14.99 Blu-ray $21.49 DVD $17.59 Additional Blu-ray options Edition Discs Price New from Used If you see something that doesnt look right, Contact Us. When Oren misses his monthly visit to Berlin and calls go unanswered, it takes some persistence on Thomass part to discover (This and whats below is all revealed in the trailer, if youre worried about spoilers.). In addition, he got blue eyes and light dark colored hair. The film opens in Berlin, where on his visits to the city Israeli businessman Oren (Roy Miller) frequents a bakery run by Thomas (Tim Kalkhof). Love is sure one hell of a drugand this is second hand displaced love borne out of grief but still magical apparently. The next morning, in a change of plan, we decide to drive back to London. He does care about her but if she weren't Oren's widow, I can't imagine him being involved with her sexually. Was he ever stated to be gay in the story? A kosher place needs to have multiple sets of dishes, some for use only with dairy products, others for meats. Its also a semi-autobiographical portrayal of growing up gay in Israel, with a religious father and secular mother. Financing of The Cakemaker took six years. But, examine those virtues more closely and it becomes evident that here they're owed to a form of storytelling that's essentially cinematic, one that depends on a quality that distinguishes this film throughout: its extraordinary delicacy and restraint. And challenging definition is what were talking about anyway. As in 2023, Tim Kalkhof's age is 35 years. Tim Kalkhof plays a German man who falls in love with a married Israeli man in The Cakemaker. (Strand Releasing) One notable exception came at a film festival in He doesn't see her. for your pointless bitchery needs. So this is the only way to make a gay film to him? I don't think Thomas was bi, rather, his having sex with his dead lover's wife was more about trying to connect with his dead lover. for gestures, silence and the breath of words. It is good. I am very glad it made sense to you but to the rest of us, it is completely meaningless. It was acquired for distribution in Japan and the United States. He only wants to meet the woman who was so close to the man he loved. Anat, eager for the help, hires Thomas to clean dishes and run errands. The Cakemaker: Directed by Ofir Raul Graizer. I saw it at the Quad this evening. I always wanted to do a story about people who dont want to be defined by political, sexual and national identities, Graizer told JTA. He also grows closer to Anat, who is still grieving her husband's death despite her awareness of his infidelity. The closet is still the norm in Israel, especially outside of Tel-avivThink of all those gay boys growing up in the Haredi enclaves. It stars Sarah Adler, Tim Kalkhof, Zohar Strauss and Roy Miller. HomeTown: Heidelberg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. As an actor, he is renowned for roles in productions such as The Cakemaker (2017), The Painted Bird (2019), and The Queens Gambit (2019). Yes, the ending is a bit open to interpretation, and yes, what at first seems to be a "gay" film becomes a film about love and loss and loneliness. KARLOVY VARY 2017 is turning out to be one exceptional year for gay cinema with Call Me By Your Name, 120 Beats Per Minute and Gods Own Country all earning raves on the festival circuit. R105 so that was to display that sexuality is fluid and that circumstance can make someone feel attracted to someone they wouldnt otherwise? Just watched it, thought it was honest, moving and very sad at times. Next she is shown in Germany holding an address. Sarah Adler, last seen in the That also led him to explore the image of masculinity. The movie made lots more sense at that point. I'd like to see Tim K in the next season of Babylon Berlin, danke. WebTim Kalkhof is on Facebook. Anat travels to Berlin, where she spots Thomas coming out of his cafe from a distance. Israeli society is definitely a very macho, militant and patriarchal society, and its built in everything in education, in the courtroom, the way that religion is part of the state, the director notes, adding that such an approach is not his thing.. Tim Kalkhof was born in Heidelberg, Germany. The first option seems credible, but the latter does not. One notable exception came at a film festival in Germany. This page will put a light upon the Tim Kalkhof bio, wiki, age, birthday, family details, affairs, controversies, caste, height, weight, rumors, lesser-known facts, and more. 20.7K followers. Tim Kalkhof Wife, Wiki, Married, Partner, Net Worth, Children As per the report, Tim Kalkhof lives in Heidelberg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Well, as the other poster mentioned, this is all about "fluid sexuality" rather than "labels" IMO. Oren leaves to return to Israel and promises to keep in touch, but Thomas doesnt hear from him in a while. Graizer who studied film but also trained in kitchens as a cook and will soon publish his own Middle Eastern cookbook chose an intimate setting to explore love, family, religion and food, through which he can discuss a broader political reality. He begins a long-term affair with Oren (Roy Miller), an Israeli businessman with a wife and son in Jerusalem. I wasnt expecting you! she says. I thought the kosher rules were highlighted to show the joy and beauty of food, preparing it, sharing it and eating it. The Cakemaker (Hebrew: , romanized:haOfeh miBerlin; German: Der Kuchenmacher) is a 2017 romantic drama film directed by Ofir Raul Grazier. Web20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tim Kalkhof (@timkalkhof) 20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos He gathers this robust aggregate of cash through his profession as an entertainer. The trailer is misleading. It has been three long weeks, which felt like a lifetime, but luckily, it is over. watched this tonight. The director auditioned 20 actors and watched 100 demo tapes before settling A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem in search of the wife and son of his dead lover. When I open the front door, my wife screams. Nuh uh. Thomas (Tim Kalkhof in a wonderfully tender, understated turn) is a German baker at a Berlin cafe. Find more posts: Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer. This looks like a good under-the-radar foreign film to discover - see below. Anat practically raped him. Thomas, a young, solitary German baker, is having an affair with a married Israeli man named Oren, who frequently visits Berlin on business. Graizer still disagrees with the judgment. Cake Maker? I know it's fiction, but when I try to picture any of the wedding cake makers I've met as the heros of a sexy-tragic romance, I laugh. Discovered this is now on Netflix and watched it. 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