Ingeborg Bachmann – Reise in die Wüste

It is the most famous and heartbreaking romance of the Swiss literary scene: The love between Max Frisch and Ingeborg Bachmann. The two 20th century literary powerhouses embark on a relationship, living together in Rome and Zurich for four years. But jealousy and fame drive them ever further apart. Ingeborg in particular feels exploited as a muse by Max, and what Frisch loved so much about Bachmann, her independence, ultimately becomes a weapon. Director Margarethe von Trotta tells with great empathy the story of her heroine Ingeborg Bachmann and her journey into the desert, where she draws strength anew and reminisces about her time with Max Frisch. Vicky Krieps slips effortlessly into the lead role, crowning the biopic with a truly gifted performance.