The Nasty Girl

In a small Bavarian town, a young woman, a member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, runs for a seat on the city council. To win, she must discover and reveal the town's Nazi past, which is buried and ignored by most of the residents. Her investigation uncovers corruption, hypocrisy, and a chilling willingness to forget. Her campaign becomes a battle against the town's establishment and its collective amnesia.

The Nasty Girl was critically acclaimed for its sharp wit, biting satire, and unflinching look at Germany's past. It was praised for its innovative storytelling and Lena Stolze's powerful performance. The film sparked considerable debate in Germany and abroad, particularly regarding its portrayal of post-war German society and the challenges of confronting historical guilt.

• Praised for its provocative and intelligent examination of historical memory and societal hypocrisy.

• Lena Stolze's performance as the determined protagonist is a standout.

• The film's dark humor effectively underscores the gravity of its subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's thought-provoking narrative and its courageous approach to confronting difficult historical truths. Many found it to be a darkly humorous yet important commentary on the burden of the past.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Won multiple awards at the German Film Awards and the Venice Film Festival.

The film's title, 'The Nasty Girl,' is derived from a derogatory term used against the protagonist by the townspeople who resent her investigation into their past.