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Freibad (2022)
Director: Doris Dörrie
Cast: Andrea Sawatzki, Maria Happel, Nilam Farooq, Lisa Wagner
Runtime103 min
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It's summer and very hot in Germany's only open-air swimming pool for women. There, women bathe topless, in a bikini, bathing suit or burkini. Each follows different rules. This always leads to friction, which the overwhelmed lifeguard is not quite able to control. When a group of completely veiled women enthusiastically discovers the women's bath for themselves, rags literally fly: Who owns the bath and who makes the rules? Who owns the female body? And when is a woman a woman at all? The lifeguard resigns, exasperated. But when a man of all people is hired as the successor as lifeguard, the situation escalates in unpredictable directions.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Freibad, a 2022 German comedy directed by Doris Dörrie, has received a mixed critical reception. The film explores the tensions that arise in an open-air swimming pool for women, as different groups with varying rules and attitudes towards the female body clash. While the film has not received major awards recognition, its IMDb rating of 5.7/10 suggests a somewhat divided audience response.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Doris Dörrie, Freibad (2022) is a thought-provoking comedy that explores complex issues of gender, identity, and bodily autonomy with a deft touch. The film's setting in a women's outdoor pool provides a unique backdrop for examining how societal rules and expectations around female bodies can lead to friction and conflict, as the diverse cast of characters navigate these tensions. Fans of Dörrie's insightful, character-driven approach will find much to appreciate in this nuanced and engaging film.