Walchensee Forever

History/Everyday life, Germany 2021

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In WALCHENSEE FOREVER, Janna Ji Wonders impressively tells the story of her family, which spans an entire century. She focuses primarily on the women's perspective, each of whom defies the patriarchal structures of her time in her own way. In order to uncover the secrets of her family and their role in the generational chain, Wonders takes us from the family café at Walchensee in Bavaria via Mexico to San Francisco to the "Summer of Love", to Indian ashrams, a harem and back to Walchensee again and again. The result is an exciting journey of discovery that provides an extraordinary view of several generations. Questions of identity, home and self-realization are posed, as well as the search for love, life and death. It is all about the cycle of life. An exciting journey through the last hundred years of contemporary history. An intimate and personal look at the remarkable family history of director Janna Ji Wonder.
112 min
HD
FSK 6
Audio language:
German

Awards

Bavarian Film Award 2020 Best Documentary
Berlinale Compass Perspektive Award
German Camera Award Best Documentary Editing

More information

Composer:

Cico Beck

Editor:

Anja Pohl

Original title:

Walchensee Forever

Original language:

German

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Ratings:

FBW "especially valuable"

Age rating:

FSK 6

Audio language:

German