A tiny woman, a fierce grandma, and the revolution that started in a laundromat.
Inspired by true events, Kotti is a film about a bunch of misfits whose fight for justice captured the hearts of the nation. It is a story of unlikely friendships and the power of community to triumph over prejudice and oppression.
Acting
Appleton and Savva's chemistry carries the whole thing.
Direction
Martin packs a feature's worth of heart into short film runtime.
Writing
Based on actual Berlin housing activism—truth stranger than fiction.
Director
Fabia Martin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kotti refers to Kottbusser Tor in Berlin-Kreuzberg, ground zero for Germany's most famous tenant-led housing movement.
The real Kotti & Co. still operates today, making this less historical drama than compressed current events.
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