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Süssigkeiten
Nick Sander tries to cover up the impending bankruptcy of his advertising company from his bride Lilli Brenner. Nick assumes that his money problems will be solved once he marries the banker's daughter. At the same time, Oskar, his 13-year-old son, of whose existence Nick was previously unaware, is on his way from Salzburg to Zurich. When the boy turns up on Nick's doorstep, things get dicey. The groom has no use for an illegitimate child from a dark past. Nick answers Lilli's curious question about who the boy is with a white lie: a Mozart actor for his latest advertising campaign. This slander goes down badly with Oskar, which is why he puts his father under pressure.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Anna is looking for love and connection in Berlin, but finds herself drawn into a disturbing and potentially dangerous relationship. As she delves deeper into this unsettling world, her perception of reality begins to warp, leading her to question her own desires and sanity.
Critical Reception
Süssigkeiten received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting Nina Hoss's powerful performance and the film's unsettling atmosphere. Some praised its bold exploration of dark themes, while others found its narrative occasionally opaque and its descent into horror somewhat jarring.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and often disturbing psychological exploration.
Nina Hoss delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.
The film's unsettling atmosphere and ambiguous narrative were noted.
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Fun Fact
Director Katrin Gebbe is known for her exploration of dark and psychologically complex themes in her films.
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