Linda Matern

House of Silence

One author has retreated to a secluded estate in the Lüneburg Heath to write her new novel, which is based on autobiographical, traumatic experiences. Strange incidents occur more and more and soon it is clear that she is being stalked by a man. He seems to know his way around her memories and pushes her to the edge of her physical and psychological limits. How far will she go in the end to free herself from the terror?

Dorotchka

In the Siberian countryside, marriage is traditionally seen as the greatest happiness for a woman. But the 80-year-old Dorotchka has always remained alone. At the kitchen table, she contemplates life, love, regret and loneliness – has she may be brought this fate upon herself? Olga Delane was born in Siberia. At the age of 16, she moved to Germany with her family. The director explores the views of Siberian people on life, love and marriage.