Margarethe von Trotta's Ingeborg Bachmann Film Premieres at Berlinale

The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival saw the debut of Margarethe von Trotta's movie 'Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert.' This film delves into six pivotal years of Austrian poet Ingeborg Bachmann's (1926–1973) life, particularly emphasizing her four-year romance with Swiss author Max Frisch and the subsequent two years after their separation. Set in Paris during the summer of 1958, the story illustrates their open relationship in Zurich and Rome. Vicky Krieps, a Luxembourgish actress, plays the role of Bachmann, selected for her smile that mirrors Bachmann's. The film incorporates flashbacks and underscores themes from Bachmann’s literature, notably her debut novel 'Malina' (1971), which tackles the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal world.