Emotional premiere in Darmstadt: Life is now with the Mickenbeckers!

Emotional premiere in Darmstadt: Life is now with the Mickenbeckers!

On January 12, 2025, in Kinopolis Darmstadt The premiere of the feature film is now Guys ”instead. This film, which is based on the well-known YouTube stars Johannes and Philipp Mickenbecker, captivates many fans and spectators. Johannes Mickenbecker, who was present in the premiere, emphasized that he did not feel as a film star, but was very well received by the emotional meaning of the event.

The film deals with the tragic experiences within the Mickenbecker family. This includes in particular the loss of Sister Elli, who died in 2018 in a plane crash, and brother Philipp, who died of lymph gland cancer in 2021. The director Maria Anna Westholzer and the producer Stefan Westerwelle emphasized that the film addresses topics such as courage, joie de vivre, friendship, hope and faith. The filming extended across several countries, including Lower Saxony, Iceland and Hesse, and took place on a farm near Schlicht.

insights into the YouTube phenomenon

The Mickenbecker brothers founded the successful YouTube channel The Real Life Guys , which now has 1.8 million follower. Her videos that are about do-it-yourself projects have generated more than 350 million views. In addition to this channel, you also operate the Life Lion Canal, which was launched by Philipp Mickenbecker to talk about his state of health and faith. Johannes Mickenbeck completed his Abitur in 2016 and then studied environmental engineering, but broke this studies.

The brothers' projects were very well received by their young target group and included the construction of a manned submarine made of bathtubs and a roller coaster in a hardware store. In addition, they were involved in social projects, such as an aid deployment after the devastating flood events in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in July 2021.

a film that touches

The premiere of the film was not only a highlight for the Mickenbeck family, but also for the follower of the canal. The emotional story, which is enriched by the integration of real YouTube cutouts and comments from the fans, runs through the film experience. The work will be published throughout Germany on January 16, 2025 and received the “valuable” predicate from the film rating office.

With this publication, the legacy of the Mickenbecker brothers is honored and represents a significant contribution to memory of the tragic but also inspiring stories in their life. The bridge between digital media and real life is impressed by this film.