Die Berührte (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: No Mercy No Future, A Escolhida, A rapariga oferecida, No Mercy, No Future
Director: Helma Sanders-Brahms
Writer: Helma Sanders-Brahms, Rita G.
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Helma Sanders-Brahms Filmproduktion, Mainline
Genre: Art Film, Drama
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: schizophrenia, woman director
Story
Veronika, a woman in her twenties, is diagnosed as schizophrenic by doctors. She believes she is God's favored child and embarks on a quest to find Jesus, leading her into relationships with men who exploit her trusting nature. Her vulnerability makes her an easy target for these men, resulting in a series of abusive relationships where sex is often insisted upon or coerced. One such man persuades Veronika to join his cult, further exacerbating her situation. Despite being institutionalized from time to time, receiving medication and facing constraints meant to help her, Veronika remains largely misunderstood by the medical professionals. Her wealthy parents are unable to intervene effectively, leaving Veronika's fate uncertain.
Summary
Die Berührte is a 1981 German art film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, exploring themes of mental illness and exploitation through the story of Veronika. The film follows Veronika's descent into a series of abusive relationships after being diagnosed with schizophrenia, illustrating the struggles of those navigating mental health issues in a society that often fails to understand or help them.
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