Sandra Wollner's 'Everytime' Explores Grief in Berlin Family Drama

Sandra Wollner's film 'Everytime', which was awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, presents an unconventional portrayal of mourning. The narrative centers on a Berlin family's quiet grief following a loss, examining how memories shape individuals and how they can be transformed. The film concludes with a lingering sense of abandonment, leaving an emotional void that resonates beyond the final scene. The story begins with 17-year-old Jessie (Carla Hüttermann) and her friend Lux (Tristán López) on a rooftop of a Berlin prefabricated building as dawn breaks after a party. Jessie, who should have been home earlier, remarks that no one is awake, noticing a bird. The film features Birgit Minichmayr in a leading role. The article, published in the German newspaper 'der Freitag', was written by Michael Pekler and appeared in the current issue.