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… verdammt, ich bin erwachsen
15-year old Klaus Kambor, called Kurbel, is living in a village in Lusatia and already thinks of himself as an adult. He can hold a lot of rhubarb wine and has already kissed a girl. But with his new method of lawn mowing, which he thinks is brilliant, Klaus makes a big mistake: He causes a wild fire in the forest. Then he does not react adult-like at all, but shirks the responsibility, which leads to the break-up with his girlfriend Daniela. Furthermore, Klaus does not realize that several of the places he likes the most in his environment are now going to be sacrificed to mining. When Klaus becomes friends with the teacher Konzak and with the construction worker Jule, he feels understood for the first time and starts to take more responsibility.
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Plot Summary
The film follows a successful career woman who is torn between her demanding professional life and her desire for a more fulfilling personal life. As she navigates societal expectations and her own desires, she confronts the complexities of relationships, ambition, and self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of independence, societal pressures on women, and the search for genuine happiness.
Critical Reception
While a product of its time, '… und es wird, was es will' was generally well-received for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's internal conflict and societal challenges. Brigitte Mira's performance was often highlighted as a strong point, bringing depth and nuance to the protagonist's journey. Critics noted its thoughtful exploration of female ambition and the difficulties of balancing career and personal fulfillment in the 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic look at a woman's struggle for independence.
Brigitte Mira delivers a compelling central performance.
Offers a relevant commentary on societal expectations for women in the workforce.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older German film, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of Google user opinions.
Fun Fact
The film's title, '… und es wird, was es will,' translates to '...and it becomes what it wants,' reflecting the protagonist's journey of self-determination.
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