Eine Frau rennt durch die Straßen Berlins, um das Leben ihres Liebsten zu retten. Ihr Name: Lola.

This late 1990s favorite crystallized two brilliant forces: German director Tom Tykwer’s kinetic style and his actress Franka Potente’s fierce charisma (not to mention that unforgettable shock of red hair!). Both have made good things after but none have the adrenaline pumping energy captured here.