Projects in Development

STUBBORN MISFITS

Feature film by Karin Heberlein

In co-production with Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion (CH), Schiwago Film (D) and Domar Film (D)

The headstrong LILY (70) is in prison for illegally freeing animals. Her friend NAAJI is in detention, facing deportation to Pakistan — a blatant injustice! Lily must take action. She cleverly fakes a medical emergency and escapes from the hospital to rush to her friend’s aid. During her escape, she encounters MARIO (68), who, feeling lonely and despairing, is attempting to jump off a bridge. Lily can’t resist helping – which benefits Mario, and soon after, also the escaped pig “Blanche”. With both of her rescues in tow, Lily embarks on a turbulent 24 hours during which she will try absolutely everything to prevent losing Naaji. Driven by love, stubbornness and, if Lily is completely honest, a sense of guilt.

Supported by the Federal Office of Culture