FILM PROGRAMME

Seven long-time friends set off for a relaxing hut weekend in the mountains. But difficulties arise from the start—the lift is broken. Once at the top, the next shock follows: Three strangers have taken up residence in the hut and refuse to leave. What was supposed to be a break from everyday life becomes a war of nerve attrition between claims to ownership, group dynamics and personal conflicts. Old friendships begin to falter, fears for the future become apparent—and when a hunting rifle suddenly appears, the mood deteriorates completely. With black humour this bitter comedy tells of a generation that is looking for solidity where everything is in flux. Because: nothing is fixed. With Maximilian Brückner, Brigitte Hobmeier, Julia Koschitz et al.

The new feature film from the creators of “Streif – One Hell of a Ride” is set to celebrate its German premiere in Tegernsee. Over the course of a year, through summer and winter, the film crew followed world-class athletes Marco Odermatt, Cyprien Sarrazin, Dominik Paris, Vincent Kriechmayr, and Justin Murisier—capturing their training, preparation, and competitions. Usually, these elite skiers are approachable, relaxed, and grounded. But as Aleksander Aamodt Kilde puts it, “In the start house of Bormio, Wengen, or Kitzbühel—we become warriors.” Racing down steep, icy terrain at 140 km/h demands extraordinary skill, peak physical condition, and mental fortitude. The film’s climax unfolds at the 48th World Ski Championships in 2025 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Since festival director Tom Dauer wrote and directed the film, it will be screened outside of the competition.