Overview

• ‘Was Marielle weiß’ follows teenager Marielle, who gains telepathic abilities after a slap, allowing her to uncover her parents' secrets and lies.
• The film, directed by Frédéric Hambalek, premiered at the Berlinale in February and is now showing in cinemas across Germany.
• Laeni Geiseler stars as Marielle, with Julia Jentsch and Felix Kramer portraying her parents in this darkly comedic exploration of family dynamics.
• Hambalek conceived the story after reflecting on privacy concerns raised by a baby monitor with a built-in camera, inspiring the film's thematic focus on surveillance and trust.
• Critics highlight the film's unique premise, sharp dialogue, and satirical take on privacy, though it avoids delving deeply into broader societal implications.