Zita Gaier

A journey to an unknown star, a children's theatre play, an untalented writer and the fear of becoming the worst version of oneself. A mixture of live-action footage and animated scenes. A stream of (un)conscious stereotypes.

18-year-old Anouk’s life revolves entirely around synchronized swimming. When she suddenly has to leave boarding school, she moves back in with her father and loses her grip on everyday life. A job offer as a junior coach forces her to face her past as a professional athlete and to make a decision.

A movie based on the book by Christine Nöstlinger “Maikäfer, flieg! Mein Vater, das Kriegsende, Cohn und ich”

Feeling neglected by her mother and sister on their holiday in Spain, 13-year-old Claire tries to help a young Senegalese beach vendor to escape his misery.