A couple at a crossroads… and a flatshare full of surprises 
'Golden Years' (Die goldenen Jahre), directed by Barbara Kulcsar and written by Petra Volpe, takes you on a heartfelt comedic journey through retirement, forgotten desires, and life’s unexpected turns — paired with the offbeat short film 'Dirt Devil 550 XS.'

Synopsis
Newly retired, Alice and her husband Peter are ready to finally enjoy their life as pensioners. But during a Mediterranean cruise, long-buried marital tensions begin to resurface. As the journey unfolds, each of them embarks on a separate path of self-discovery—ultimately uncovering surprising truths about how they want to spend their golden years.
[CH/DE, 2023, fiction, 92 min, German with English subtitles]

Additionally, watch the delightful Dirt Devil 550 XS by Rolf Hellat
Residents of a flat discuss the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner. A genuine short film about group dynamics, democracy and daily living together, in which banality, poetry and humor are mixed.
[CH, 2022, fiction, 16 min, Swiss German with French subtitles]

Virtual Screening
May 21–25, 2025 | Register here to receive your free access to both the films
(Limited capacity)

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