But the kosher subplot was tedious, I kept thinking how fucking ridiculous all those rules are. Next she is shown in Germany holding an address. Both Anat and Thomas are separately overwhelmed with guilt and grief. Her longing unexpectedly consummates in a moment that Graizer directs with a restraint and sensitivity that filmmakers with more acclaimed resumes could have easily misunderstood. WebTim Kalkhof (* 12. The next morning, in a change of plan, we decide to drive back to London. Add our posts to your Feedly click here, First Teaser for Shawn Levy's WWII Series 'All the Light We Cannot See' (0 Comments) Official Trailer for 'Americonned' Doc About USA's Income Inequality (0 Comments) US Trailer for 'Koko: A Red Dog Story' Comedy About a Dog Movie Star (1 Comment) WWII Survival Movie 'White Bird' New Trailer with Gillian Anderson (2 Comments) Official Trailer for 'Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me' Netflix Doc (1 Comment). The story begins in Berlin, where Thomas (German actor Tim Kalkhof) is the owner of a small cake and pastry cafe. Born in Heidelberg in 1987, most if not all his previous work has been in Germany. They did it so we would think he was stupid. Tim Kalkhofs hobbies are Reading, photography, learning, traveling, internet surfing and to name a few. Well, it does seem like being a baker would be a good job for an introvert raised by his grandmother. After rebooting Oren's second phone, she discovers more than a dozen voicemail messages from Thomas, and realizes that he was her husband's lover. The connection, or disconnection, between those ideas, worlds and value systems was always present in my life, Graizer explains. Is not a gay film. See also Other Works| Publicity Listings| Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started|Contributor Zone In like manner, he is likewise an alum of the Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg. Even after multiple messages, Oran never replies. He offers his services at the cafe, but is initially turned down (and yes, its a bit creepy if you think about it too much and its probably the scripts major weakness). Just over two years ago, Tim Tebow tied the knot with Demi-Leigh Tebow and the couple is still enjoying every moment of getting to know each other. However, he cannot resist baking some cookies on the side, which delight Anat and her son. From that point forward, he showed up in numerous TV arrangement as of recently. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn Little does she know that he is her husbands lover. perhaps about earned forgiveness, too. If the actor who played Oren hadn't been so appealing, the character would have come off pretty badly - he's stringing along both his wife and Thomas, and is possibly still picking up men at his gym in Germany as well (the condoms in the locker). The plot is preposterous on its face, but so beautifually acted and directed that it doesn't matter. The Israeli filmmaker also is shrewd enough to not overuse the often intoxicating shots of delicious looking desserts Tomas creates while still highlighting their importance in fostering a love affair or two. Get the memo: gay men who are not open to sex with women are unenlightened, biphobic, narrow-minded and ignorant Not to mention participating in the oppression of minorities, even though we are an oppressed minority ourselves. it is exactly the film who you need it.Sarah Adler , givind the salted gestures, words and emotions of her character. The movie made lots more sense at that point. Anat tells Thomas that Oren told her he was having an affair, and planned on leaving her and their son in Jerusalem to start a new life in Berlin. He is Bisexual leaning on men, but make no mistake he is not gay. Kalkhof absolvierte von 2009 bis 2012 seine Schauspielausbildung an der Akademie fr Darstellende Kunst Baden-Wrttemberg. Born in Heidelberg in 1987, most if not all his previous work has been in Germany. Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. He has not expressed any sort of data about his affection life and relationship status as of recently. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. 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WebTim Kalkhof was born on December 12, 1987. R77, I would not describe Thomas as bisexual. ", Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All Rights Reserved. I don't have much hope for Israel or the region in general.The last thing we need is myopic gay directors glorifying heteronormativity but there you have it. A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem in search If I were to give the characters Thomas and Oren labels, I'd describe Oren as fully bisexual, and Thomas as 90% gay with a little smidge of bisexuality. AndGraizersfocus on the love scenesbetween Tomas and Oran are truly of two men making loveas opposed to simple carnal lust.That being said, the films other sex scene is partially open for interpretation. I think he's a gay man. As per the report, Tim Kalkhof lives in Heidelberg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany. Without revealing his identity, he gets a job in the cafe's kitchen and rents an apartment in the city. All rights reserved. Tim Kalkhof. R105 so that was to display that sexuality is fluid and that circumstance can make someone feel attracted to someone they wouldnt otherwise? And challenging definition is what were talking about anyway. You have to be in control and at the same time out of control, he says, attempting to explain his captivating performance. In addition, Tim Kalkhof is warding off himself from undesirable bits of gossip and discussions. Meaning, if a Jewish person is present to light the stove, etc, the likelihood is that the non-Jewish cook is going to follow all the rules of kosher cooking. I thought it was a really good movie. View gallery. All Rights Reserved. He's never really experienced intimacy except for growing up with his grandmother. By what name was The Cakemaker (2017) officially released in India in English? A German-Israeli co-production, which further complicates its juxtaposed national identities with some familiar Tim Kalkhof in "The Cakemaker." When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding the untimely death of his lover. It was part of the Official Selection Competition and won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury. WebThomas (Tim Kalkhof) is a German pastry chef living in Berlin. Well, it's that and an exercise of political correctness and the absurd neo-queer "literally anything is valid and if you don't desire to make it a part of your life, you're evil" pseudo-ideological discourse. Graizer himself is involved on the remake, rewriting different versions of the script while working on two other projects. The Cakemaker had its first screening in the market at Cannes for buyers and distributors. Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, gives you breaking news, analyses and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. Directors Ofir Raul Graizer Starring Tim Kalkhof, Sarah Adler, Roy Miller Genres International, Drama, Romance Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. Tim started his acting vocation expertly in 2010. Press Esc to cancel. Tim Kalkhof, Tomer Ben Yehuda. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. There he searches for his lover's wife and son, but ends up lost in an entirely different world with all kinds of feelings to deal with. It's about need and lonliness. I saw it tonight. Anyone interested? Basically, if I understand it correctly, non-Jews can cook kosher foods "under supervision". Between the trannies and the bi BS gay will come to be viewed as retro. I know it's fiction, but when I try to picture any of the wedding cake makers I've met as the heros of a sexy-tragic romance, I laugh. R43, there's no frontal nudity but you do see Kalkhof's bubble butt in one scene. Motti forces Thomas to leave Jerusalem immediately, saying they don't want him here and he must never return to Israel. Moreover, he went to the Academy of Performing Arts Baden-Wurttemberg from 2009 to 2012. Under the right circumstances, or under the influence of drugs, a gay man can have sex with a woman and a lesbian with a man, he said. R79 oh okay I was thinking it was going to be some weird conversion thing where he realized he was attracted to the wife and wanted to be with her etc. He also grows closer to Anat, who is still grieving her husband's death despite her awareness of his infidelity. Graduating from Sapir Colleges film school in Sderot, southern Israel, Graizer views himself as something of a marginal outsider, and not being part of the Israeli film clique did not help. In the opening minutes of the film, a handsome new customer arrives. The film to me was more about how individual the grieving process is, and what lengths a shy man with no family or close friends needs to go through to find some sort of resolution. Adler, who also starred in Samuel Maozs acclaimed Israeli drama Foxtrot last year, hopes people will come to realize that the human connection is beyond gender and the definitions that are imposed by society., Despite its micro-budget (less than $200,000), the film was released in Israel and played at festivals worldwide to rave reviews. Oh, you're probably a white, middle class cisgendered male. Please click here to register for free. Then when he comes back to Berlin, he has his old job back. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking for answers regarding his death. Oren leaves to return to Israel and promises to keep in touch, but Thomas doesnt hear from him in a while. I'm watching this now. Whats also most intriguing about The Cakemaker is how its ending will be interpreted in different ways by different audiences. In addition to German film It's very subtle and I like how economical the dialogue is and how much of the story is told through body language. He says definition is not important and talks about stepping out of them which makes me think Thomas is supposed to be attracted to Anat? Israel in the 70s and 80s was on a similar progressive course like western europe but the anti-arab backlash has significantly derailed most progressive causes in the country and Netanyahu keeps aligning with far right wing religious parties to maintain his power despite his imminent indictment for corruption. That plot is a little weird to me and would probably affect my enjoyment of the film. Actually, if you review some of the requirements closely, it makes perfect sense from a time when people lived in a desert without refrigeration and no knowledge of bacteria and food borne illnesses. The events organizer refused to show the film, not because of the risqu theme, but because he believed that it was impossible for a gay man to have intercourse with a woman. Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers. I thought the kosher rules were highlighted to show the joy and beauty of food, preparing it, sharing it and eating it. It has been three long weeks, which felt like a lifetime, but luckily, it is over. Soon Tomas pastry creations become a minor local hit and Anats business is stretching her ability to handle the workload. If you watch it, while he's having sex with her, he is flooded with memories of his lover's visits to Berlin. Nice looking but not in gay gym level shape. To report a factual error in any of the posts on FilmiFeed.com, please use this form. Find more posts: Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer. Three months later, Anat's cafe is successful, despite lacking kosher certification. I wasnt expecting you! she says. Dezember 1987 in Heidelberg) ist ein deutscher Schauspieler. Tim Kalkhof was born on December 12, 1987 in Heidelberg, Germany. What made Oren go from stating that he'd NEVER tell his wife about Thomas (and therefore would never leave her) to deciding he'd throw his whole life up and move to Germany to start a new life with him? It is such an extraordinary film, at times achingly tender and moving with beautifully subtle performances by all. Also, Israel is experiencing a right wing resurgence with the growth of the ultra-orthodox and the slow erosion of its secular state - heteronormativity uber alles. Made by Israeli filmmaker Ofir Raul Graizer, the film is about a talented young German baker who travels to Israel after his secret lover, an Israeli married man, is killed in a car crash. Tim Kalkhof was born in Heidelberg, Germany. When I open the front door, my wife screams. Just saw it and it is a remarkable film. Like what was the whole point of making Thomas gay and have him sleeping with the wife even if he was technically coerced into it? [quote]Kosher? He has 5.7K followers on Instagram. The trailer shows he sleeps with the widow at the end ???? Tim Kalkhofs net worth is assessed to be in the middle of $1 Million to $3 Million starting at 2019. WebTim Kalkhof is on Facebook. As in 2023, Tim Kalkhof's age is 35 years. A very good film. Did anybody notice when Thomas was at Oren's mother's house and she invited him to look at Oren's room, there's a drawing of a young (tween/teens) Oren in the hallway, with payess? WebTim Kalkhof grew up speaking three languages; in addition to German, he speaks perfect English and Spanish and is very successful internationally. Can someone clear somethings up before I watch the movie? It's really meant to challengedefinition and get us thinking about events that challenge it as well. When I open the front door, my wife screams. According to Kalkhof, who has a girlfriend and a son, the most challenging part more than a nude scene or the portrayal of a gay character was getting slapped in the face by another character toward the end of the film, triggering Thomas emotional breakdown. Anat is also experiencing a growing affection for Tomas who has never spoken or defined his sexuality with her. the cooking becoming sensual and magic. R45 I think he cried his heart out for the last time and moved on. Most other Jews might be that way during Passover, and occasionally at home, while not worrying too much about it when eating out in restaurants. A magnificent film. The end wasn't baffling at all. It was kinda implied that he was involved with the married man from what I read. it is more than a masterpiece. German TV vet Tim Kalkhof dives into the demanding starring role with sensitivity and a steadfast refusal to provide facile justifications for Thomas' actions. The actor who plays Oren (briefly) is hot, as is Tim and the main actress is really natural and believable. That trend continues with Ofir Raul Graizers delicate and moving The Cakemaker, which debuted at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Tuesday. There is absolutely nothing to indicate that he is attracted to women in general, or will be in the future. Kosher? Web20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tim Kalkhof (@timkalkhof) 20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tim Kalkhof (@timkalkhof) timkalkhof. In like manner, there are no past records of him being involved with somebody or wedded. He is an extremely shrouded sort of individual when matters go to his own life. "[12], Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times wrote: "Like a patient baker, filmmaker Grazier sees no reason to rush what happens between Thomas and Anat, and these two become key parts of each other's lives so gradually, the acting and directing are so precisely right, that we believe what transpires. 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Graizer often lets his actors tell the story, letting the camera linger on both Adler and Kalkhof who deliver heartbreaking performances as they convey the immense pain of their characters and often in complete silence (Adler is phenomenal during one of these moments). Tomas ( Tim Kalkhof) is a baker in a small cafe in Berlin. The Times of Israel spin is clear "identity is half-baked" - even gay jewish boys are expected to marry a woman or at least sire a child with one Not just self-loathing but a shallow sappy naive romanticism - "love" can conquer and overcome politics, culture, even ones very basic nature! Israeli-French actor Sarah Adler portrays Anat, the widow unwittingly sharing her grief with the German stranger who transforms her small local Jerusalem caf, and life. 572 Likes, 45 Comments - Tim Kalkhof (@timkalkhof) on Instagram: Der Kuchen kommt heim. While trying to deal with the situation, she discovers a note in Oren's effects with Thomas's handwriting. Be that as it may, the definite total of his pay and pay is still under survey. R37, the dead guy wasn't his ex, since they didn't break up Nice photo from the film with Kalkhof on top of his character's male lover. click ACCEPT. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Anat is continuously tempted to look through Oren's personal effects, which include notes from his lover and a second phone. So fucking crazy yet no one says a thing. Tim. Tim Kalkhofs search trend from the last 12 months (The below graph report is directly fetched from the Google Trends): We strive for accuracy and fairness. Getting hung up on labels is a bit behind the point. Or can we find closure in having those who loved whom we loved in our lives? Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. The Cakemaker is both written and directed by Israeli filmmaker/artist Ofir Raul Graizer, making his feature directorial debut after a number of short films previously. By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org. Anat finds a shopping list written in German among Oren's personal effects, including the name of the Berlin cafe where Thomas works. Have you ever watched the television series Homeland on Showtime TV? The site's critics consensus reads, "The Cakemaker explores all-consuming emotion with beguiling restraint, adding up to a delicately understated character study fueled by the power of love. Sparks fly, however, and soon Tomas and Oran have settled into a long distance love affair, the type of affair were led to believe Tomas has never experienced until now. Web20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tim Kalkhof (@timkalkhof) 20.7k Followers, 74 Following, 12 Posts - See Instagram photos Sorry, that link didn't work. Verified. The film is really a love triangle with a ghost: In Germany, Thomas begins an affair with Oren (Roy Miller), a married Israeli businessman who travels between Jerusalem and Berlin for work. Not to mention he grew up without parents and his only relative, his grandma, died two years ago. Pro tip: Find the movie on DVD (I got it from Netflix). But NEW YORK The final days of LGBT Pride Month is the perfect time for the Israeli film The Cakemaker to arrive in American theaters. Following a first cut, the film received additional financing from the Rabinovich Foundation and the Cinelab post production award, which allowed the film to be finished. The next morning, in a change of plan, we decide to drive back to London. Like if during it Thomas was thinking about Oren then we could have the answer that he only did it to get closer to Oren. Strand will release Graizer's The Cakemaker in select US theaters starting June 29th this summer. for the art of detail. When I open the front door, my wife screams. An excellent character study with the tension on a low simmer (because you know the hammer is going to drop at some point and the gig will be up for Thomas, but you don't know just when -- and when it does Kalkhof rivals Viola Davis in crying). Oran lets him know that will never happen. Tim Kalkhof Wife, Wiki, Married, Partner, Net Worth, Children What is it about Thomas that draws Oren enough to keep this relationship going? Loved it. If anything it lead to confusion because theres no definitive answer. 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The movie is a fable about human love, creativity and continuity. Israel has a lot of great LGBT films. A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem in search of the wife and son of his dead lover. Agreed, R57. He's heartbroken, lonely and isolated, and effectively taking over Oren's place in her life and in the family, surrounding himself with what Oren surrounded himself with, is the closest he can get to being with him again. There are barely any shouting matches, no slammed doors and no fits of woe is me dialogue screaming to the rafters from characters who are absolutely justified in doing so. After watching him depart, she looks up at the sky and smiles. So Thomas is not into Anat at all and only able to be with her when thinking of Oren? The Israeli guy was hot. Its also a semi-autobiographical Saw it in Palm Springs. Leben. (2020). In any case, he appeared in TV arrangement in 2012 Tv film, Lena Fauch and the little girl of the shooter. After a short time, the older Anat falls in love with the younger Thomas and makes sexual overtures which, after some hesitation, Thomas reciprocates. Then came COVID. Frankly, Oren comes off as a user and Thomas as a doormat. Oren, despite In 2018, The Cakemaker won seven Ophir awards by the Israeli Academy of Film and Television. KARLOVY VARY 2017 is turning out to be one exceptional year for gay cinema with Call Me By Your Name, 120 Beats Per Minute and Gods Own Country all earning raves on the festival circuit. It stars Sarah Adler, Tim Kalkhof, Zohar Strauss and Roy Miller. In addition, he got blue eyes and light dark colored hair. I recall a British film called THE LAWLESS HEART where Tom Hollander plays the gay lover of a deceased restauranteur and he meets this free-spirited woman who helps him cope and then they wind up having sex. date of birth. The director auditioned 20 actors and watched 100 demo tapes before settling on Kalkhof as the shy, gay Berlin baker who falls in love with a married Israeli man (who then dies, setting up the rest of the movie) and Kalkhof is superb in the part. Soon, to the delight of Anat and her customers, Tomas finds opportunities to bake even if it raises red flags with Moti over the cafes Kosher status. Similarly, he is additionally lauded for his appearance in the TV arrangement like Last track Berlin, Time of the Heroes, and so on. After the harrowing climax of the movie, when Thomas' deception has been found out by the wife, and he is beaten, sobbing, by the wife's brother and forced to leave Israel , months pass. Without revealing his own relationship to Anats late husband, Thomas is hired as a dishwasher. Its not like there sex scenes added to the plot or served as a plot point for a callback. [11], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 97% based on 59 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. Damn, R29, I'm glad I saw the movie before you gave the entire plot and plot twists away. WebBoth Anat and Thomas are separately overwhelmed with guilt and grief. It was a slow but engaging film which is about loss and how far are we willing to go to feel close to someone who is gone. Considering The Cakemaker is Graizers feature debut, he shows a masterful touch in handling material that could have easily ventured into pure melodrama in the wrong hands. "[14], Godfrey Cheshire from RogerEbert.com refers to the film as "a terrifically impressive feature debut". Watched this on Netflix, and I would not call it a "gay movie." It's really about teaching and learning, and experiencing and, yes, there is living through someone else. The young German checks with Orens office and learns that he was killed in an auto accident. 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