Emerald Green
2016 · Directed by Katharina Schöde, Felix Fuchssteiner
Original language: German
- fantasy
- action
- mystery
The story
Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated fantasy staged in candlelit period interiors and grey London streets, with the teal and gilded warmth of old-world drawing rooms set against modern bright daylight. The camera moves with a light, busy energy through corridors, stairwells and time-slip sequences, and the score leans on swelling strings and bright pop-leaning cues that keep the mood buoyant. The vibe is playful, romantic and a little breathless, the kind of watch that suits a rainy afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or an evening when you want something warm and easy to follow with a snack. Pacing is brisk, with the romance and mystery trading places, and the arc centres on a young woman steadying herself as she learns what has been kept from her and where her loyalties lie. Intensity is low: a few scuffles and tense confrontations, with no gore and little menace beyond brief peril, and the sexual content is limited to teenage flirtation and kissing. It is for viewers who enjoy costume-drama fantasy, time-travel puzzles and gentle young romance, and who want an accessible, sweetly tense ride with no real cruelty.
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