One’s own family is not always easy. Protagonist Akosua is queer, Ghanaian-German, polyamorous, and she wants a child. Her friend, director Mala Reinhardt, accompanies her for three years on her journey through Germany and Ghana in search of her identity and belonging in a multicultural context.
A political leader orchestrates an evil plot to allow him to rule his people forever. He deceives them and chops off their thumbs. The people fall into a cycle of hardship and helplessness.
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‘entzauberung einer stadt’ (eng. de-magic-ation of a city) is a poetic documentary by a German filmmaker living in Dublin. It is his response to the city's housing crisis, harsh weather conditions, and the humanitarian crisis intertwined within. The title shines a light on the theme of disillusionment, reflecting the filmmaker's feelings as he peels back the layers of romanticized notions to reveal a version of truth underneath.
