The First Semester (Das Erste Semester)

Schimmer!

Schimmer!!

If everybody was like you I'd have to close the place down.

What a daydreamer! - What's wrong, boss?

What's wrong? Here!

This is how it's supposed to look, you jerk!

Shit. - You can say that again!

We manufacture brake plates. Is that clear?

At best you might use this as a coffin binge. And now...

...your time is up.

You've done more damage in the last few months...

...than the earthquake in Kobe!

You're fired! - What? - Get out!

Get out of here!

You asshole! I need my bike!

For God's sake, boy!

I've spent the whole day cleaning up!

And you come home and make a mess!

You know we're expecting company!

Hey, aren't you home early!

- Yes, Mom. First I get fired, then it starts to rain.

You got fired? It doesn't matter.

Just get out of your wet things, child.

Mom! Stop calling me "child"!

Sure, my boy. - Stop it! I can get undressed by myself!

I'll help you. It's better that way.

Oh, yeah.

All that boy can do is mess things up. My God!

Shit!...Elke! The floor's a bit wet. Can you wipe it?

Oh no. Was that necessary, Rolf? - I'm sorry.

Mom? - Yeah?

Move over. - Hey, I heard you got fired.

I'm surprised they put up with you that long.

When was the last time you worked?

In my best days, I had five employees working for me!

My car dealership... - You had a lousy trailer on an old parking lot.

And your two employees were live Tamilian carwashers...

...who got 2 marks an hour. That was three years ago.

I'll get back on my feet!

The only thing I lack is a few grand as starting capital.

If it weren't for your grandfather, that miser!

He'll never give you a cent!

He'll never give you a cent!

We'll see about that.

Anyway, that old geezer's gonna kick off soon.

Hey, Rolf! You can't talk like that!

But it's true. - That's Grandpa!

It's great to see you're here, Grandpa! Oh!

Shit! - Thank God there aren't any scratches.

Hello, Dad. - Hello, Elke, my girl.

How nice you're here. - Hello, Andreas. - Hello.

I don't want to repeat myself, but your husband...

I'll never understand why you married such a failure.

Andreas' real father was such a great guy.

The good guys always die young.

Rolf also has his good sides.

You know, it wasn't easy with the baby. - Sure.

Erwin, it's great you're here. - Come on. - Coffee time, huh?

You're going to start studying in two weeks?

Yes. - Try hard to make something out of it.

Erwin, it's a really interesting deal. - I can imagine what you want.

Exactly, but this time it's a real smasheroo. Listen...

A Polish buddy of mine could get ten used cars for 50 grand.

All in great shape.

I could sell them here for twice as much. What d'you say?

Make sure you don't turn out like your step-father.

He didn't even manage to apply for a scholarship...

...like the other parasites!

That's right, my boy. Bravo.

My grandson doesn't need a scholarship.

We'll manage it. - Thanks, Grandpa. I knew I could rely on you.

I'm so glad to hear that.

I had no idea how he'd be able to pay for his room.

I need the money more than he does!

You're not getting any money! - What should I do, Gandpa?

Come and see me as soon as you're in Cologne.

And now I don't want to hear one more word about money.

Cheers.

I don't know exactly, but I figure

my grandpa will give me around 12 or 13 hundred a month.

And my old man, who keeps brown-nosing him, won't get a cent.

You can leave this dump and head off to Cologne.

I wish I had your luck.

I can't stand it here any longer.

My step-father is always griping at me,

though he's a total dud himself.

And you know what's really goofy?

I think he's already counting on inheriting my grandpa's money.

- Hey! - And my mother'd love to wipe my butt herself.

It makes me sick.

- You think it'll be any better when you study business?

But guess what my second major is:

Education, the department with the highest rate of women.

I can do a little dating with Grandpa's money.

Shouldn't Dad drive you to the station? - No, I'll take the bus.

If our car breaks down, I'll miss the train. I have to go.

Wait a minute. I have something for you. Here you are.

50 marks? - A phone card, so you can call us.

Yes, call us. - Thanks, I have to go.

Can you manage?...Okay. And listen here.

And when you see Grandpa, give us a call. - I have to go. Bye.

Okay, Mom.

Okay, Mom.

Directed by

Alright, this is the bathroom.

We go through there. Everything okay? - Yeah.

This is really great.

Well?

Can I help you in any way? - No.

You know, it isn't really necessary for me to let rooms.

But since my husband died I feel rather lonely.

By the way, could you hook my dress in the back. I can't reach it.

Sure.

It's always better to have a man in the house. - I agree.

And 680 marks is a real bargain for everything you offer.

Your grandfather is paying the rent? - Yes, don't worry.

I'm going to see him tomorrow, and everything will be okay.

In Poland they say, what you dream the first night in a new bed...

In Poland they say, what you dream the first night in a new bed...

...comes true.

They wish you "Kollorivixnuff." It means "colorful dreams."

I wish you the same. Bye. - Bye.

So you like your room, huh? - It's really great, Grandpa.

Tomorrow I'm going to the university.

I really don't know what to expect.

I'm going out for a bit. - Okay.

Say, do you have a girlfriend?

Yeah...You know...

It didn't really work out with me yet. - I see.

Okay... Then let's get things straight.

You're going to get 150.000 marks from me.

I know your step-father has been eyeing my money for a long time.

But before he gets his hands on it I'd rather invest in your education.

Of course you should learn that you have to work for everything you get.

So don't become a wimp like your step-father.

That's why you won't get the money until...

...you've satisfied two conditions. - What conditions?

First, so I know you're not too dumb to study,

you have to pass two exams by the end of the semester.

Sure Grandpa. That's a cinch!

Okay, and second, so you don't waste the money on sluts

I want you to have a steady girlfriend by the end...

...of the semester.

Yeah, I think I can do that.

Okay. By the way, I found out that they still have the good old tradition

of a final dance. I'll be there to convince myself...

...of your achievements.

Sure, Grandpa. And if by mere chance...

if anything goes wrong, I'll pay back everything I've spent, all the money.

if anything goes wrong, I'll pay back everything I've spent, all the money.

You're crazy. So I can tell if you're worth supporting at all

you'll get the money at the final ball.

Till then you have to manage on your own.

Shit! -Shit, huh?

Now get going and get to work. There's lots to do, my boy.

Mr. Schimmer?

Mom, I was at Grandpa's. It's all different than I thought.

150.000! That's all the old man's got!

There won't be anything left!

That poor boy. If only he had the money now.

Now he has to get through the first semester.

We have to do something.

That's where you're right! We really have to do something.

Rooms for students 100 marks

Shit!

100 marks?

Good evening. Andreas Schimmer. I phoned. -Come in.

It really isn't necessary for me to let rooms,

but since my husband died...

Okay, this is the room. And I get 200 marks.

It's 200 marks commission. We'll talk about the rent tomorrow.

It's 200 marks commission. We'll talk about the rent tomorrow.

That's extortion!

No one's forcing you. Camping

Here.

Thank you. Here's the key.

And the house rules. Memorize them. You have to recite...

...them every semester.

I saw light and wanted to meet the new guy. -I'm Andreas.

I saw light and wanted to meet the new guy. -I'm Andreas.

What a nice toy. How much does it cost?

More than you earn a month.

Okay, okay. You're not as stupid as I thought.

I'll show you your kitchen compartment.

Okay.

This is your compartment, okay?

This is your compartment, okay?

Say, what do you study? - Physical Education and English.

Say, what do you study? - Physical Education and English.

...the university tomorrow.

...the university tomorrow.

No, I have to go. You're going to get something to eat tonight.

Damn it. I forgot to go to the bank today, and it's my mother's birthday.

I'm sure you could lend me a bit so I can buy her some flowers.

What does he want? - He wants you to eat with him.

Thanks. Bye.

Goat.

Dietmar!

You wanted to show me around the university. - Tomorrow.

Not tomorrow! Today!