Berlinale 2026: Home Stories

The Berlinale is entering its final stretch - and just before the curtain falls, a promising German contender joins the race for the Bears: "Home Stories", the new film by Eva Trobisch. At its center is Lea, a teenage girl who has applied to a televised singing competition and is asked by a producer: "Who are you - and what makes you special?" Lea doesn't know the answer. What follows is a searching journey between a troubled home life, her closest friendship, and the stifling familiarity of her provincial hometown, as she tries to piece together a sense of self. Since her multiple award-winning #MeToo-drama "All Good," Trobisch has established herself as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary German cinema. It's safe to expect that she brings her trademark sensitivity, complexity, and emotional depth to this coming-of-age story set far from the metropolitan center. The cast includes breakout newcomer Frida Hornemann, alongside Max Riemelt and Gina Henkel as Lea's parents, with Eva Löbau appearing as her free-spirited aunt. The gala premiere of "Home Stories" takes place on February 18 at the Berlinale Palast, followed by additional screenings during the festival.