Synopsis
Rhymers and Rivals is a portrait of four young German poetry slammers on the brink of becoming celebrities. Philipp ‘Scharri’ Scharrenberg, the national champion in 2009 tries to turn fame into fortune. Sebastian23, his predecessor, lives for the slam. He organizes and promotes the National 2010, to make it 'a really big event.' Julius Fischer, the current champion, struggles between amateur art and professional performance, looking to find new ways of creative expression without compromising to commerce. And Theresa Hahl, a shy young newcomer surprised by her sudden success, comes to terms with her own popularity. The film accompanies them over the course of a year, refraining from commentary.
Their unique life, and lifestyle, is described in their own words.
