Christer Bladin

A psychological interpretation of the opera mixing in references to the history of Germany, Wagner’s life, German literature and philosophy. The action is centered on Wagner’s death mask. Kundry is the main character – one might read the film as the story of her redemption rather than that of Amfortas.

Gina is the manager of a nightclub in Freiburg. When she falls head over heels in love with a businessman one day, her world seems to be in perfect order, but a car accident abruptly interrupts their young happiness. The fact that regular customer Klaus is involved in a bank robbery carried out from Gina's club adds to her worries.