Sugarbaby (Zuckerbaby, Percy Adlon, Germany, 1985)

Introduction to the film and discussion lead by Cinema Hall of the UV.

Direction and screenwriter: Percy Adlon. Production: Eleonore Adlon, Percy Adlon. Music: Dreieier. Cinematography: Johanna Heer. Film Editing: Jean-Claude Piroué. Cast: Marianne Sägebrecht, Eisi Gulp, Toni Berger, Manuela Denz, Will Spindler, Hans Stadlbaue.

Plot: Marianne, an overweight 38 year old woman, is working in a caretaker's as a cosmetician, as she sees the traces of her youth slipping though her fingers. The dreadful loneliness has pushed her to indulge in copious food binges, turning her in an overweight woman. One day, on the subway, she hears the voice of the young subway driver, and out of curiosity, she decides to take a day off to meet him.

86 min. Color.

Free entry, limited capacity.