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TAXI TALES weaves together the journeys of three Berlin taxi drivers: Anna Maria, Erdal, and Matthias, who navigate a city alive with motion and stories after dark. The film unfolds a vivid mosaic of memories gathered through countless nights behind the wheel, fragments of wisdom, both subtle and profound and fleeting, unexpected moments of connection that reveal the hidden heartbeat of life itself.

As the city pulses outside their windows, these drivers become storytellers and philosophers of the night, reflecting on the lives they ferry, the artistry that guides them, and the memories that linger long after the meter stops. Their voices carry humor, solitude, resilience, and a quiet wisdom born from hours spent behind the wheel. Interwoven with archival footage spanning four decades, TAXI TALES bridges past and present, capturing Berlin’s evolving soul: its streets a stage where world history and everyday life collide. More than a mere depiction of a job, Taxi Tales negotiates poetically on the unexpected ties between existential questions and driving a Mercedes.

  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English, German
  • Country
    Germany
  • Premiere
    Berlin
  • Director
    Elisabeth (Betsi) Schumacher
  • Producer
    Zora Günther
  • Co-Producer
    provided by Uli Happe
  • Cast
    Anna-Maria, Erdal, Matthias
  • Cinematographer
    Elisabeth (Betsi) Schumacher, Luise Hahn
  • Editor
    Luzie Puell, Elisabeth (Betsi) Schumacher, Hannah Otte
  • Sound Design
    Hannah Otte
  • Music
    Zora Günther, Hannah Otte