EU Film Festival: "Impatience of the Heart" (Germany, Drama)

Directed by: Lauro Cress
Language: German with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Protected content
Year: Protected content
Trailer: Protected content

A bowling night, a misunderstanding, and a moment that changes two lives. Isaac, a twentysomething soldier, tries to improve his chances with an older woman by asking her younger sister Edith to bowl with him. When he playfully lifts her off a bench, she slumps to the floor. Only then does he notice the wheelchair. Driven by shame, Isaac later seeks her out and an unusual relationship develops between them, one full of compassion, hope, and a growing dependence. But the more Isaac tries to “heal” Edith, the deeper they both become entangled in a web of guilt, self-deception, and longing. Writer-director Lauro Cress here transposes Stefan Zweig’s Protected content Beware of Pity. An intense, impressive psychological drama about the longing for closeness, the limits of empathy, and the impossibility of living for others.

Awards:
- Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis Protected content , Best Feature
- Mar del Plata Protected content

Advance reservations for the screening are now SOLD OUT. Free tickets will still be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving at least 60 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME to secure your seat.

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