The former poetry slammer and contemporary star comedian Felix Lobrecht has delivered a bestseller with “Sonne und Beton”. In the novel he semi-biographically processes his childhood in Berlin’s Gropiusstadt district in the Neukölln district. Not only violence, social neglect and crime are central here, but also the friendship between Lukas and his clique. The stencil was especially celebrated for its authenticity. A factor that also made filming a very real viewing experience, as you can read here:
Even if “Sonne und Beton” tells a self-contained story, the question inevitably arises today whether a sequel is also within the realm of possibility. During the screenings of the Berlinale in the Gropius Passagen, Felix Lobrecht was also asked how to proceed after the success of the film at the box office. Lobrecht’s answer should make many fans happy: “Regardless of whether the movie is well received or not, I have to write the sequel first. But I’m in.”
You can find the interview here. The accompanying statement by Felix Lobrecht is at the very end of the video (approximately 9 minutes and 48 seconds).
What could “Sun and Concrete 2” be about?
As I said, even if the story in “Sun and Concrete” – both in the book and on the screen – is complete, it does not mean that an update is subject only to economic calculations. Of course, since the book was shaped by personal experiences, the sequel could pick up right there and follow Luke’s life. In “Sonne und Beton” we already learn that he has a very good sense of language and that he is far ahead of the level of education of his classmates.
If “Sonne und Beton 2” also has biographical approaches, you could tell here how Lukas does his Abitur, considers studying, but eventually – if Felix Lobrecht’s life story is even more included – gains a foothold in the entertainment industry . But that’s just a theory. Perhaps “Sun and Concrete 2” also tells how Lukas tries to get his high school diploma to make a better life possible for himself, but is drawn back into crime again and again by the environment in Gropiusstadt.
What you can certainly look forward to again is the authenticity with which Felix Lobrecht will bring his story to life. And since success is almost certain – simply because Lobrecht’s prominent appearance is exorbitant – a film adaptation is only a matter of time. It remains to be seen whether this will be just as atmospheric and exciting as “Sun and Concrete” (you can read more about this in the official FILMSTARTS review). In any case, you can already have fun.