Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) Film Summary & Analysis

Motifs

Journey

Lola Rennt is a journey story. Journeys are often used in literature and film to show the changes in a character's attitudes and life over time. Unlike many journey stories, Lola is not simply out to find a new place to live or running away from her past; she is trying to save her boyfriend's life.

Lola's boyfriend, Manni, has made some mistakes that may cost him his life. Because Lola was late to meet him, Manni blames his problems on her. She agrees to find an answer to his problem within the hour. Lola races out of their building and begins a journey to save his life, and on the way, she uncovers some new parts of herself and secrets about her family.

As Lola travels, we see the life stories of everyone she passes. Depending on when and how she sees them, the way their lives turn out...
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