IVIE WIE IVIE (Germany)
(109 min; 2021; German with English subtitles)
Director: Sarah Blaßkiewitz
Récipient of the Film Award in Gold for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, German Film Award 2021
The film will be introduced by Mr. Johannes Höber, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Germany
Sarah Blaßkiewitz's feature debut centres on Ivie, a 30-year-old woman with African roots living in Leipzig, who is searching for permanent employment as a teacher whilst working at her best friend's solarium. One day, her younger half-sister Naomie turns up unexpectedly from Berlin at her front door. Ivie had previously not even known of her existence and now learns that their father has died in Africa. The question is whether she will travel to Guinea for the funeral with Naomie. But, first of all, they have to get to know each other, triggering a rollercoaster of feelings and alienating her friends and work colleagues who suddenly see her in a new light...
