Auftritt: Laura Tonke

HEDI SCHNEIDER IS STUCK Sonja Heiss Germany Norway 2015 Original Version with Subtitles 91'
Program Opening. Guests: Laura Tonke, Hans Löw, Leander Nitsche, Margarita Broich

Just a moment ago, the life of Hedi Schneider (Laura Tonke) and her nuclear family was still happy, carefree, and a little crazy. Then, while having sex on the kitchen floor, she suffers a panic attack that leads to a persistent anxiety disorder. Her illness changes her relationship with her husband Uli (Hans Löw) and their young son; all three try their best, yet they still suffer. From nonsensical banter in the elevator to colorful fruit- and flower-patterned clothing to a heart-wrenching rendition of the “Bratkartoffel” song—the film approaches its serious subject matter with wit and dry humor. A perfect role for Laura Tonke: here she can blend tragedy and comedy, nonsense and seriousness. And she does so with flying colors.