Dream Factory (Traumfabrik)

LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE

Grandpa, this is an adult free zone.

Ah, then today must be my lucky day.

Alright, what's the young lady's name?

Camille.

Hmm...

Camille.

And ah...

Maybe she likes you, too?

I don't know.

Well, I would definitely let her know

that you like her.

The worst thing is not finding out

how someone else feels about you.

It doesn't matters now, anyway.

Tomorrow I'll go back to Mom and Papa.

Then I'll never see her again!

During the next school break you'll be here,

and then you can see each other again.

She'll have forgotten me by then.

You know what...

if you both feel the same,

and really like each other,

then nothing and nobody can stand between you.

But you have to be willing to fight for it.

And you can never give up,

or she will really forget about you.

Okay. What's the best move?

Yeah.

I once knew a man,

who had the exact same problem as you.

But, you know what, he never gave up.

Who? He was just like me?

Well...

Now, your old grandpa's gonna have to think

really hard about that one.

It all happened many years ago.

Let me see...

Where should we begin?

BABELSBERG, GBR, 1961

Excuse me.

DEFA STUDIO FOR FEATURE FILMS

Excuse me, sir.

Hello, um... I'm looking for Alexander Hellwerg.

He's supposed to work here.

Yeah, set design department.

House 301.

And tell the little bastard that he still owes me one.

Oh yeah and I know that he sneaks out the back

to avoid going by my window!

DEFA STUDIO FOR FEATURE FILMS

Studio A, Studio B

This has got to be the best dance sequence

I've ever done.

My feet are still hurting.

Hey, see you later.

He's cute!

Excuse me, where's house 301?

Straight ahead.

Left, left, left, right, left...

- Left, left, left, right, left... - Hey, watch it!

Hey, handsome fella.

Attention!

Quiet on set, we're shooting!

Camera rolling, and action!

Boo! Boo!

Thank you. And cut.

Welcome to the film world.

Ah. Sorry I couldn't pick you up,

but there's so much going on here.

Come on, I'm in a hurry.

It's great to see you!

Thank God I'm finally outta there.

I think you'll like it here.

Right now, we're shooting eight movies at once.

Oh yeah, and the new one with Beatrice Morée.

- IN PRODUCTION REVENGE OF THE PIRATE'S BRIDE - Never heard of her.

- Oh boy. - Watch the shoes! "Die Schuhe"!

Hey!

The Russians are real soldiers.

They work as extras.

They're nice guys when they're not drunk.

Here we are.

- Movie people sure are thirsty. - Come on, grab a case.

This is Omega, for the space movie.

Later, on the screen, it'll look like the real thing.

And now time to get to work.

What?

You start right away.

Go ahead.

Yeah but I just got here. I mean...

Out the door, to the right,

third house on the left,

you'll be in the department for extras.

You'll just stand in the background.

It'll be perfect for you. Huh?

Now undress.

Hey, cutie.

- I'll give you everything you want and more. - Fresh chicken, Quail.

Venerable ladies and outlaw scoundrels,

I present you the lady thief

who'll prey on your senses, Mia Lorena!

And... stop!

Cut!

Stop! Cut!

Oh no! He is the worse director.

Okay, I'm just going to say this one more time!

The lighting design is absolutely shit!

We need more light! No one can work like this!

Now let's reset the lights and do a light test.

I need a light double for Omar,

and make it snappy!

- I'd like to finish this scene tonight! - You!

You! Come with me. You're the light double.

Come.

Right here.

Stand on this mark.

We don't have all day. Get over here.

Okay...

So. Do you see that?

What's there? Huh?

Nothing!

But there should be something there!

It's called a spotlight!

So that the Black Pirate isn't just a black shadow!

Now that's better.

There we go!

Okay, now let's continue.

Okay.

They're both standing face to face,

looking deep into each other's eyes.

He ever so gently

brushes a strand of hair from her face,

and something magical happens between them.

Then he kisses her.

In order for me to see that,

what is it I need?

Light, damn... dammit!

Light!

Hey! What the heck?

What do you think you're doing?

I... I thought I was supposed to...

You said, "The pirate kisses..."

The pirate, yes, not you!

You're just there for the light.

Get out of here.

Get lost!

Get this idiot out of here!

The last thing I need is a stupid extra

who's too dumb to just stand around.

Now I need more light from that side!

I need it now!

More light!

Where is he?

Where is that idiot?

I'll kill him!

Get ready for the close-ups.

I don't need you anymore.

The dance double is done.

Go on. Get out of here.

Let's do the close-ups.

Put the fire out.

Put the fire out!

I have just a few quick questions about

your current film. Come over.

- Please a picture. - Oh you look so beautiful.

- I love all of your films! - Thank you so much.

Come over!

Thanks.

Are you sure that you kissed

Beatrice Morée on the mouth?

Yeah, I've got to meet her.

I'll ask her to meet me for dinner.

Emil, just about every man wants to ask Beatrice Morée

out for dinner.

You really don't get it, do you?

You'll never get that close to her again.

Alex, you don't get it!

You weren't there. It was magical.

We had long, intense eye contact this morning!

And then she smiled at you?

Not exactly.

But she did this.

Fantastic!

Maybe an instant romance!

Yeah, you go ahead and laugh.

- I'll show you. - Emil, don't do anything stupid.

They'll fire you on the spot.

Oh yeah,

It could be that I caused a little situation on set.

Good evening, Mr.General Director!

- Mr.General Director. - Some insanely idiotic extra

- How may I be of service for you? - left behind an immense swath

of destruction on the outdoor set.

You and your men

need to get out there immediately.

I need it all rebuilt.

Of course sir, Mr. General Director.

"A swath of destruction!"

One day.