Narcissus and Goldmund

Narcissus and Goldmund 2020

6.20

In the dark middle ages young unruly Goldmund is sent to a monastery by his father to atone for the sins of his mother, who abandoned them. It is there that he meets Narcissus, a brilliant, scholarly novice, who is introverted and aloof. A unique and deep life-long friendship is born. Narcissus chooses to remain detached from the world in prayer and meditation. Goldmund, who is passionate, sensual and impulsive, runs away from the monastery to live a picaresque wanderer’s life, his amorous and artistic adventures leading him to discover the extremes of both ecstasy and pain. Several thrilling years pass, until one day these friends cross paths again...

2020

Lou Andreas-Salomé, The Audacity to be Free

Lou Andreas-Salomé, The Audacity to be Free 2016

6.60

Lou Andreas-Salomé, the woman who enraptured 19th century Europe’s greatest minds, recounts her life to Ernst Pfeiffer in this German film directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post. A published novelist, poet and essayist, Salomé’s desire to live a life free from convention scandalized society but spurred genius and passion in others, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul Rée and her lover, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Under the tutelage of Sigmund Freud, she became the first female psychoanalyst.

2016

Ice Princess Lily

Ice Princess Lily 2018

6.30

A young dragon looking for his own fire must fight against an evil wizard with help of the beautiful ice princess, Lilli.

2018

The Glory of Life

The Glory of Life 2024

7.20

The last year in Franz Kafka's life and its surprising love story.

2024