Self
For over half a century, the filmmaker Edgar Reitz, one of the signatories of the Oberhausen Manifesto and a pioneer of epic film narration, has explored, as a practitioner and theoretician, the rules and limits of cinema, which he always seeks to break and extend in new ways. One example of his tireless search and research are the Geschichten vom Kübelkind, which he co-directed with Ula Stöckl in 1969/70, 22 absurdly funny, subversive and anarchistic short films of different lengths, which consciously oppose all conventions, with incredible success. The films remain unrivalled in their Dadaistic inventiveness.
Nachrichtensprecherin
Ao gravar a canção "Lili Marlene", Wilkie (Hanna Schygulla) se torna a cantora mais popular da Alemanha de Hitler. Mas mesmo no auge da fama, não encontra a felicidade por viver um amor proibido com Robert (Giancarlo Giannini), um músico judeu que participa da resistência contra os nazistas. Baseado na autobiografia da cantora Lale Andersen.
Notary
Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, Maria e Hermann Braun se casam apressadamente, mas ficam juntos menos de 24 horas porque Hermann precisa voltar à frente de batalha. Ao final da guerra, ele é dado como desaparecido. Maria se emprega em um bar, conhece um soldado americano e fica grávida. Certa noite, Hermann volta para a casa e a surpreende com o soldado. Enfurecido, ele os agride e acaba sendo preso. Pouco depois, Maria vai trabalhar para um homem de negócios, sendo sua secretária e confidente. Ao sair da prisão, Hermann decide tentar a sorte em outro país. Alguns anos mais tarde, ele e Maria se reencontram e procuram esclarecer seu trágico passado.
Das Kübelkind
The Dumpster Kid is an artistic creation: in every story society forces her to learn something. But she, fully grown from the moment of her birth, unquestionably learns more than is called for. This extra knowledge, which is not wanted by society, regularly brings her into danger. Dumpster Kid dies in each story, and across each genre. Her stories are set in a whole range of different time periods. What is a Dumpster Kid?
Anne
Katharina and Anne go on trips, visit cafés, acquaintances and parties. In doing so, they explore the chances of female emancipation in a male-dominated society. Katharina strives for a life without sentimental compulsion. She believes that she has succeeded, and therefore looks at the beloved friend Anne compassionate, as it can be good. Anne is learning the left jargon. But it is sheer helplessness. She says it's political commitment that she does not trust her friend Katharina, so Anne smiles as well.
