BuchScout@Cinema: 19.10.23 INGEBORG BACHMANN – JOURNEY INTO THE DESERT by Margarethe von Trotta

The new film, which already premiered in competition at the Berlinale, is based on a project idea by Suzanne Pradel.

When Ingeborg Bachmann (VICKY KRIEPS) and Swiss writer Max Frisch (RONALD ZEHRFELD) meet in Paris in 1958, it is the beginning of a passionate and destructive love story. For four years, the two carry on a grueling relationship that begins in Paris and leads to Rome via Zurich. But artistic disputes and the devouring jealousy of Max Frisch begin to gradually destroy the harmony. Years later, Ingeborg Bachmann cannot let go of the memory of her love for Max Frisch. On a trip to the desert, she tries to come to terms with her relationship with Max Frisch and slowly detach herself from it.

Biographical film drama, DE/CH/AT 2023

Film distributor: Alamode Film

German Theatrical Release: 19.10.23


Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert – World Premiere @ Berlinale Competition 2023

BuchScout is happy to announce that Margarethe von Trotta’s new film about the life of Ingeborg Bachmann will celebrate its world premiere in competition at the Berlinale 2023. 

Margarethe von Trotta, who was honored by the European Film Academy for her remarkable life’s work, created the film based on a project idea by Suzanne Pradel.

“Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert” tells the story of Ingeborg’s love affair with Max Frisch, her journey to Egypt, as well as her radical texts and readings.

Filming took place in Cologne, Vienna, Zurich, Rome, Jordan and Luxembourg. Vicky Krieps as Ingeborg Bachmann and Ronald Zehrfeld as Max Frisch shine in the leading roles, and Tobias Resch, Basil Eidenbenz, Luna Wedler and Marc Limpach also star.

The film is a co-production of Heimatfilm (D), tellfilm (CH), Amour Fou Vienna (AUT) and Amour Fou Luxembourg (LUX). The film was funded by NRW, FFA, DFFF and Eurimages.