Directed by: Marie Kreutzer | 108 min | Austria | 2019
Lola manages her personal life with the same ruthless efficiency she uses to succeed in the business world. She keeps her relationship with her boss Elise a secret, as well as the existence of her older sister Conny, who has a long history of mental illness. But when she receives the news that Conny has attempted suicide, Lola’s secrets begin to unravel into the workplace. As she tries to do what’s best for her sister without jeopardizing all that she’s worked so hard for, Lola slowly finds her own grip on reality slipping away.
The new film from Marie Kreutzer is taut Austrian psychological thriller reminiscent of Repulsion, featuring Valerie Pachner’s Maguey Prize-winning performance as Lola.
FESTIVALS
Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Bear & Teddy Nominee
L.A. Outfest - WINNER Grand Jury Prize Best Feature
Preceded by the short film: Dress Code
Directed by: Melanie Notinger | 9 min | USA | 2019
Dress Code is a poetic investigation of labels and how they affect us. It explores society's shame around femininity. The screenplay was inspired by the unnecessary pressure to present as either feminine or masculine. To choose. The stereotype is still damaging much of the queer community when one is assumed to be either "femme" or "butch" and act accordingly.