Freibad (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: The Pool
Director: Doris Dörrie
Writer: Doris Dörrie, Karin Kaci, Madeleine Fricke
Production & Genre
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Keywords
Keywords: woman director
Story
In Germany's only open-air swimming pool for women, rules and traditions are challenged when a group of veiled women begins to use the facility. The lifeguard, overwhelmed by the tension between different groups, resigns. A man is hired as the successor, further escalating the situation in unpredictable ways.
Summary
Freibad (2022), directed by Doris Dörrie, is a comedic exploration of gender norms and cultural differences set against the backdrop of Germany's only outdoor pool for women. The film centers around the conflict that arises when a new group of veiled women joins the pool, challenging its existing rules and traditions. This leads to tension and ultimately results in the resignation of the female lifeguard. When a man is hired to replace her, the situation takes an unexpected turn.
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