A philosophy professor introduces her students to the concept of a dead God and raises the question of the presence of irrational evil in human nature. Her sister, who is a gynecologist tasked with reducing the number of abortions in the city of N., comes to visit her. Shortly thereafter, she performs an illegal abortion – the patient claims to be carrying the Antichrist – and takes the embryo home with her. What is happening in this city of N.? Is it a triumph of evil or just the opposite?
The Alienated
Anja Kreis
Geboren 1988 in Angarsk/ehemalige Sowjetunion. Studium Film und Bildende Künste an der Kunsthochschule für Medien in Köln (KHM). Tätig als Produzentin, Drehbuchautorin, Regisseurin und Cutterin.
2017 SCYTHE HITTING STONE, drama, comedy, 79 min.
2024 THE ALIENATED, mystery, 96 min.
“The story revolves around the concept of the alter ego, embodied by two sisters: Angelina and Varvara. They represent different facets of the same personality. The primary character is Varvara, a philosophy professor who delves into deep discussions with her students about the death of God and the existence of irrational evil within human nature. Fără Suflet is a story about a dark and mysterious world inside of us, a part of our personality we are ashamed of and which we try to hide from ourselves. This is a macabre tale, there are no dazzling miracles or fantastical powers, no flashy special effects to distract from the raw exploration of the human condition. It is a journey into the heart of darkness, where the true essence of our existence lies waiting to be discovered.”