Amnesia

Ibiza, the early nineties, Jo is a twenty-five-year-old music composer. He has come over from Berlin and wants to be part of the nascent electronic music revolution, ideally by getting a job first as a DJ in the new nightclub on the island, Amnesia. Martha has been living alone in her house facing the sea for forty years. One night Jo knocks on her door. Her solitude intrigues him. They become friends even as the mysteries around her accumulate: that cello in the corner she refuses to play, the German language she refuses to speak… As Jo draws her into his world of techno music, Martha puts everything she had previously lived by into question. The plot centers on this relationship between a young musician who has just arrived on the island and is attracted by this woman's reserve. An intense closeness develops between the two, forcing them to talk about their origins, language, and historical responsibility. Schroeder combines intimate character observation with the vastness of the Mediterranean landscape, creating images that reveal silent conflicts. The film focuses on quiet tones and what remains unsaid. AMNESIA celebrated its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival and gained international attention for its calm staging and clear thematic stance. Critics praised the emotional precision and finely drawn dynamics between the characters. Without pathos, but with great sensitivity, the film tells of the power of memory and the decisions that shape a life. Schroeder has succeeded in creating a work that seamlessly combines historical reflection and personal history.