Movies

One night of bowling, one misunderstanding — and one moment that changes two lives forever. Driven by shame, pity and a desire for purpose, a young soldier feigns affection for a disabled woman, giving her hope that she might walk again. However, her growing distrust and his obsession with her recovery create a frantic downward spiral that pulls everyone into misfortune.

An Impatient Heart, a film by Laura Cress based on the Stefan Zweig novel of the same name, offers a contemporary reflection on the limits of empathy, responsibility and duty.

Winner of the 2025 Max Ophuls Prize for Best Feature Film and Best Young Actor, it is a powerful and moving example of new German auteur cinema.