Gretel's Trick
Gretel is 80 years old and lives alone. She lost her husband a few years ago. When her best friend Sophie, whom Gretel visited regularly, dies, she fears loneliness. At Sophie's funeral, Gretel strikes up a conversation with a young boy. This gives her an idea: she calls the boy's family, whom she saw for the first time at the funeral, and pretends to be a distant aunt. She skilfully insinuates herself into the family and takes part in their lives. This is not only good for her, but also for the family. Nevertheless, there is of course a constant danger that the false relationship will be discovered. (Text: arte)
Initial broadcast
2019/06/01
Runtime
35 min
Cast
Brigitte Janner, Felix Lukas Mühlen, Caroline Junghanns, Leo Schlauer
Director
Redaktion
Brigitte Dithard
Barbara Häbe
Writer
Producers
Maximilian Becht
Director of Photography
Michael Throne
Editing
Daniela Schramm Moura
Production Design
Caroline Tao Niang Schonert
Costume Design
Kiana Betz
Production Company
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
SWR - Südwestrundfunk
arte
Festivals
2019
Shanghai International Film Festival
