WHOLETRAIN

Directed by Florian Gaag

TUESDAY JANUARY 16 9:15PM CASTRO

Filmed in Munich and Warsaw, Florian Gaag’s fast-paced feature debut is the first film that focuses exclusively on subway graffiti “writer” subculture. The four young writers who call themselves Keep Steel Burning (KSB) strive to maintain their currently top status—and are inevitably challenged by a rival “crew.” The subsequent face-off in style writing leads to conflict, and when the KSB set off to spray an entire commuter train—a “Wholetrain”—a chain of events changes all their lives. The original soundtrack, written and produced by the director, features new and exclusive performances by KRS One, Freddie Foxxx, O.C., Afu-Ra, Planet Asia, Grand Agent, Tame One and El Da Sensei.

IN PERSON Florian Gaag

PURCHASE TICKET

West Coast Premiere

Country
Germany
Year
2006
Run Time
35mm, 82 min, color
German with
English subtitles
Cast
Mike Adler
Florian Renner
Elyas M’Barek
Jacob Matschenz
Karina Fallenstein
Kristina Karst
Camera
Christian Rein
Screenwriter
Florian Gaag
Printsource
Goldkind Film
Email
team@goldkindfilm.com
Awards
Vibe Urban World Festival
New York:
Best Narrative Feature Film.
Starter Filmpreis Stadt München: Best Feature.
Cologne Conference
Spectrum Junger Film:
Best Feature.

Director

Florian Gaag
was born in Germany in 1971. He studied at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University for four years before entering the film industry. From 1995 – 2001 he directed or assisted in directing numerous shorts and documentaries such as JACK & STERLING, GREG’S CABIN and PRELUDE. WHOLETRAIN marks his feature film debut.