A deeply emotional story about alcohol involving a challenging conclusion?
In the world of German television, two captivating productions have recently made waves - the ZDF drama 'Im Rausch' and the TV movie 'Under the Influence'.
'Im Rausch' stars Katja, a photojournalist, played by an unnamed actress. The drama, created in collaboration with teleschau, delves into the complexities of co-dependency in addiction, offering a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by those battling addiction and those who love them.
The screenplay for 'Under the Influence' was penned by Mark Schlichter and Grimme Prize winner Laila Stieler. Schlichter, a former alcoholic, brings a raw authenticity to the film, drawing from his personal experiences to create a gripping narrative.
Katja, our protagonist, finds herself in a tumultuous affair with Eddi, a carpenter whose business is on the brink of collapse. Their relationship, fuelled by excessive drinking, forms a central part of the story. However, the main plot of 'Under the Influence' has been criticised for feeling somewhat clichéd.
The film uses research results from Katja's alcoholism story to shed light on the social dimension of alcoholism. Unfortunately, Katja's report on social housing eviction, which she worked tirelessly on, was not published, leading her to turn to alcohol for comfort and behave aggressively.
'Under the Influence' is one of the most brilliantly acted and intense TV films of the year, but it comes with problematic narratives. For instance, Katja meets Eddi, who also has an alcohol problem, while drowning her sorrows in a bar.
Meanwhile, in other news, Katja's boss, Simone, rehires her and assigns her a story about alcohol abuse in society as a test. ProSieben viewers, on the other hand, are left confused by 'HeidiFest'.
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