Dramatic actor Haberlandt shines in films: "Wilma craves for more"
In the upcoming German film "Wilma Will Mehr" (Wilma Wants More), renowned stage actress Fritzi Haberlandt takes centre stage as the lead character, Wilma. Directed by Maren-Kea Freese, the film is a thought-provoking comedy about a woman from Eastern Germany named Wilma, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
Wilma, a former power plant worker, hails from a rural lignite mining region in the former East Germany (Ex-GDR). The film is set against the backdrop of the social and economic upheavals experienced in the post-reunification period in Eastern Germany. The rural lignite mining area where Wilma lived symbolizes the decline of the old industrial base and the associated loss of community and stability after the fall of the GDR.
After the collapse of her world in the late 1990s, Wilma decides to leave her village and move to Vienna to rebuild her life. As she starts anew, old ideals of a better society resurface within her, motivating her to carve out new paths and possibilities.
Fritzi Haberlandt's talent expands the small story into a thought-provoking panorama of recent German history. Her portrayal of Wilma, a resourceful woman leaving her former life in the rural former East Germany behind, is both compelling and vulnerable. Despite her powerful optimism, Wilma reveals the vulnerability of a woman affected by world events.
The film runs for 112 minutes and features a cast including Fritzi Haberlandt alongside Thomas Gerber and Stephan Grossmann. It premiered in 2025, with its cinema release around late July 2025.
"Wilma Wants More" offers a personal lens on the broader historical and social shifts in recent German history, exploring themes of loss, hope, and reinvention. This film is a must-watch for those interested in understanding the post-reunification period in Germany, as well as for fans of Fritzi Haberlandt's work.
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | Plot | Wilma, a former East German power plant worker, rebuilds her life in Vienna after the 1990s upheaval. Old socialist dreams resurface as she seeks a new future. | | Character | Wilma, portrayed by Fritzi Haberlandt, is a resourceful woman leaving her former life in the rural former East Germany behind. | | Historical context| Set against the backdrop of post-reunification Eastern Germany, focusing on the economic decline of rural lignite mining areas and societal change after the fall of the GDR. | | Director | Maren-Kea Freese | | Release | 2025, 112 minutes, available since late July 2025 |
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- The forthcoming film "Wilma Wants More" offers an enlightening exploration of movies-and-tv and entertainment, delving into the personal lens of a resilient former East German power plant worker rebuilding her life in Vienna.
- Beyond showcasing Fritzi Haberlandt's exceptional talent, this thought-provoking comedy also provides a fascinating insight into German history, particularly focusing on the economic decline of rural lignite mining areas and societal change after the fall of the GDR, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts of both the genres and historical periods.
