Devid Striesow

Known for their documentary SPRACHE:SEX, the directors get in close to illuminate themes of love, sex, spontaneity, friendship, and desire. Bella and Andreas have been in a happy, open relationship for years. Dates with others are okay and indeed, Andreas enjoys bedding down with men. Good that they're friends with Daniel (Devid Striesow), who is open to everything.

The story of Maria Paradis, a gifted piano player, who lost her eyesight as a child. Desperate to cure their daughter, her parents entrust Maria to Dr. Franz Mesmer. Using his technique, Maria recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price.

High summer. On the way back to the base, Paul, a young recruit, leaves his army colleagues and proceeds to his parents’ empty bungalow. But his “leave” soon becomes complicated: the army starts looking for him, his girlfriend breaks up with him, and his brother turns up with his Danish girlfriend.