A cinematic drama about the treachery of disease
The Danger of Illness: The Movie Drama “Big Promise”
Just a short dance in old age: Rolf Lasgard (right) as Eric and Dagmar Manzel as Judith in a scene from “A Great Promise.”
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Juditha and Eric (Dagmar Manzel, Rolf Lasgard) are a happy couple. But harmony is threatened by a cunning disease. Judita suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS). She is increasingly dependent on the help of her husband.
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The newly retired architecture professor imagined his retirement differently. He tries to do justice to the patient, but is overwhelmed by it. And what he also suggests: Let the nurse come, and remodel the house for the handicapped – Juditha’s blocks.
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Director Wendla Nölle incorporated her own experience with her parents into her drama. The director has meticulously worked out the dynamics of the relationship without taking sides or dressing anything up. She can fully rely on her husband’s acting skills in the movie.
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Dagmar Menzel, who never engages with the public’s sympathy, impresses in the role of an MS patient, who does not want to accept the growing loss of control over her body, and vehemently rejects her husband’s suggestions – and at the same time seems to be demanding of him.
great promise Director: Wendla Nölle, with Dagmar Manzel, Rolf Lassgard, 90 min, FSK 12
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