Summary
The documentary turns its gaze to the Baltic Sea island of Hiddensee, connecting a century of its history with current social developments, particularly the resurgence of right-wing politics in Germany. Beginning with present-day tensions between the island's mayor and pastor, the film opens a historical journey back to the 1920s. The life stories of former residents – including German playwright and Nobel Prize winner Gerhart Hauptmann and Danish silent film icon Asta Nielsen – serve as examples of cultural transformation, ideological conflicts, and the lasting effects of political upheaval. Shot in black and white, the film combines documentary observation with stylized elements such as puppetry and atmospheric images of nature, creating a layered portrait of an island whose reputation as a place of longing has repeatedly been challenged by social and political tensions.
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