Schrille Nacht

Funny, exhausting, conciliatory, absurd, emotional, catastrophic, loving, and unique - on December 24, in the middle of what is supposed to be the quietest time of the year, anything is possible. And that's exactly what the episodic film "Schrille Nacht" (Shrill Night) tells us in seven short stories. We follow nurse Omar's obstacle-strewn odyssey to find a Christmas tree for his family, and it's not just his neighbor who gets in his way. Rosi's father Josef suddenly shows up at her door without warning and, after years of absence, pretends to be part of a perfect family, much to the delight of his granddaughter Pepi. Meanwhile, Simon and his girlfriend Koharu serve up a Christmas dinner that their conservative in-laws will remember for a long time to come. Package delivery driver Vlad, on the other hand, can only dream of a meal on Christmas Eve. Not only is he stuck in an elevator on the 24th of all days, but the entire household seems unable or unwilling to understand him. Birgit and her daughter Franziska are also stuck, but in a train. The carriages are at a standstill and the journey is delayed. On top of that, the entire community seems unable or unwilling to understand him. Birgit and her daughter Franziska are also stuck, but on a train. The carriages are at a standstill, and the journey is delayed indefinitely. The girl is very worried about how Santa Claus will find her now. Meanwhile, Franz is driving to his parents' house with his new girlfriend. She is meeting his family for the first time and is understandably nervous. This does not escape the attention of the police officer during a traffic stop. 'Just Like Every year' is also the motto for Oskar and Hannes, who - as always - have invited their friends Willi 1 and Willi 2 to their festive dinner. But this time, Santa Claus himself has a very special surprise in store. December 24 is full of expectations and unexpected twists and turns, and in the end, it never loses its magic.