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Eight Miles High
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Eight Miles High

2007 · 114 min Music Drama Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Achim Bornhak's movie focuses on the restless life of Uschi Obermaier, the icon of the 1968 movement in Germany and groupie. At the age of 16, Uschi is bored by her job in a photo lab, but soon becomes the "it girl" of Munich's club scene. When she gets to know Rainer Langhans, they move to Berlin and live in "Kommune 1", the first politically-motivated commune in Germany. While the other occupants claim she isn't political enough, Uschi just wants to have fun, works as fashion model and leads international music stars in temptation.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Achim Bornhak

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Natalia Avelon

Natalia Avelon

Uschi Obermaier

Matthias Schweighöfer

Matthias Schweighöfer

Rainer Langhans

David Scheller

David Scheller

Dieter Bockhorn

Viktor Norén

Viktor Norén

Mick Jagger

Alexander Scheer

Alexander Scheer

Keith Richards

Petra Berndt

Petra Berndt

Uschis Mutter

Inga Busch

Inga Busch

Agentin

Friederike Kempter

Friederike Kempter

Sabine

Milan Peschel

Milan Peschel

Freiberg

Georg Friedrich

Georg Friedrich

Lurchi

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