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The young and lonesome 18year old Mercedes visits the legendary techno festival "Heimat" for the first time in her life. She is longingly hoping for experiences of proximity, joy and intensity. Instead, she finds herself confronted with the abysses of this alleged perfect world. In the end, Mercedes sees no way out without committing an act of violence.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Director | Steffen Köhn |
| Runtime | 81 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the clash between the dream of collective ecstasy and personal desolation, relying on the oppressive festival atmosphere as a metaphor for inner crisis. It explores the limits of seeking identity in a world where authenticity has become a commodity.
What lingers after the final frame is not a sense of adventure, but the unsettling echo of a psychological drama set to a techno beat, where catharsis is replaced by a visceral shock. The promised liberation never arrives, leaving only a haunting void. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Steffen Köhn
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Watch with headphones late at night, surrendering to the immersive, oppressive festival soundscape.
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