This October, GOETHE FILMS presents the exclusive Canadian premiere of the complete first season of acclaimed TV mini series “Bad Banks.” The German-Luxemburgish co-production set at the heart of Europe’s financial capitals premiered at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival 2018 and went on to win the Audience Award at the Kino Festival New York. Meet the characters & cast:
In stark contract to senior bank executive
Christelle Leblanc,
Gabriel Fenger (45) –paraded in public as a prime example of a ruthless banker– surprises with his likeable side.
Above all, his boldness as head of investment, his vitality and unbridled enthusiasm for his profession make him a fascinating and captivatingly candid albeit dangerous person. He becomes Jana’s mentor because he sees something special in her and exploits her craving for recognition to drive her to peak performance. Their complex relationship leads to disconcerting moments and hefty emotional tensions – until they realise they are kindred spirits.
His motto: "Do what you love.”
Barry Atsma won the German Acting Award 2018 for his role as Gabriel Fenger. Atsma was born in 1972 in London and is a Dutch actor. Before his acting career he studied law. He became popular with his part in the hit film “Stricken” (2009), for which he was awarded the Gouden Kalf for Best Actor. Since 1993, Barry has appeared in two dozen TV series and thirty feature films, being one of the most sought-after Dutch leading men. Besides “Bad Banks,” he will star in the BBC series “The Split” directed by Jessica Hobbs in 2018.
