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The Loneliest Man in Town (KINO)

The Loneliest Man in Town (KINO)

藍調夢人生 (KINO)

Released
25 Sep 2026
Runtime
86 min
Original title
The Loneliest Man in Town
Language
de

The verdict

There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 86 minutes.

What it is about

Blues musician Al Cook lives in an apartment filled with memories. Outside, the world carries on without him. But when his home is slated for demolition, out of the ruins of his existence, a long-forgotten dream suddenly resurfaces.

What to expect

Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel’s 86-minute German-language drama follows blues musician Al Cook, holed up in an apartment dense with the past, as a demolition order forces a buried ambition to the surface. The movie works in a restrained, observational register — handheld camerawork, long takes, and the grain of a lived-in room matter more than plot. It is a small-scale character study that will suit audiences looking for European art cinema with a documentary texture. The movie opens in Hong Kong on 25 September 2026 as a KINO release, playing in standard 2D only. English subtitles are provided.

Cast

  • Alois Koch Self
  • Brigitte Meduna Self
  • Alfred Blechinger
  • Flurina Schneider
  • Sarah Morrissette
  • Natascha Hiermann
  • Ingrid Schaffernack

Crew

  • Director Tizza Covi
  • Director Rainer Frimmel
  • Writer Tizza Covi
  • Original Music Composer Alois Koch
  • Director of Photography Rainer Frimmel
  • Editor Tizza Covi
  • Producer Tizza Covi
  • Producer Rainer Frimmel

Common questions

How long is the movie?
86 minutes.
What language is it in, and are there subtitles?
German, with English subtitles.
Is it suitable for children?
The movie is rated for general audiences, but its slow, observational pace is unlikely to hold a young child's attention.
Is it showing in IMAX or 3D?
No, only standard 2D screenings are available.