Time of Moulting

Germany, the 1970s: Stephanie lives with her father and mother in a remote, shabby house. They have hardly any contact with the outside world. The life of this bright young girl is characterised by her symbiotic relationship with her mentally unstable mother, Sybille, who has never really let go of her own childhood. Sybille lies in bed pretty much all day, and when she does get up she wears a dressing gown. Father Reinhardt shows no interest in anything other than three meals a day. (International Film Festival Rotterdam)