You Are Everything
By Lena Geller
2016 | 98 min | Music, Dance, Theater
Against the backdrop of open air festivals, a passionate amour fou develops between Georg, Vera and the bon vivant Dave.
Lena Geller
DirectorLena Geller is a versatile director who has made a name for herself with her haunting and emotionally powerful films. Set against the backdrop of vibrant open-air festivals, her film YOU ARE EVERYTHING delves deep into the atmosphere of electronic music and hedonistic lifestyles, while exploring the search for identity and human connection in a globalized world. With “Firnis” Geller created an intense drama that blurs the lines between past and present. In “Das gelobte Land” she highlights the complex challenges of migration and cultural coexistence. Geller's works are characterized by strong characters, visual depth and a clear, socially relevant narrative style, which makes her a remarkable voice in contemporary cinema.
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