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Wilma wants more: A moving tragicomedy about new beginnings!
On August 13, 2025, the tragicomedy “Wilma wants more” with Fritzi Haberlandt will be performed in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
Wilma wants more: A moving tragicomedy about new beginnings!
What an exciting experience for all film fans! The tragicomedy comes on August 13, 2025“Wilma wants more”in the cinemas with the wonderful Fritzi Haberlandt in the leading role. Not only is it a film about a new beginning, but also a story that reflects the challenges and achievements of many women. The city of Mülheim an der Ruhr informed that the film had its official theatrical release on July 31, 2025, and is now ready to hit theaters.
In“Wilma wants more”we meet the protagonist Wilma, who lived in the Lusatian lignite mining area until the end of the 1990s. After a series of hard blows, including the loss of her husband and the discovery of his infidelity, she sets off on a journey to Vienna. There, in her mid-40s, she started a new life in a left-wing bohemian shared apartment, where she looked forward to new freedom. In addition to being a teacher in a dance school, Wilma also discovered her talents as a craftsman and repair specialist. She learns what it means to be in love and to have hope for something new.
A cinema project with a lot of heart
The direction and script come from the talented Maren-Kea Freese, who with “Wilma wants more” has developed a vivid and profound story. Filming took place in picturesque locations in Brandenburg, Saxony and Vienna between October 5th and November 10th, 2023. After vigorous work lasting several weeks, the starting shot was given at the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Film Art Festival on May 8th, 2025.
The film has already secured several nominations and awards, including the SCORE Bernhard Wicki Prize at the Emden-Norderney International Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Neiße Film Festival 2025. Many critics are impressed by the positive character development and the discourse on East-West topics. Peter Gutting, for example, rates the film 7 out of 10, while Filmdienst magazine rated it 3 out of 5 stars.
Feminist perspectives in film
Films like “Wilma wants more” are part of a growing movement that addresses the challenges women face. Feminist films break with outdated images of women and understand how to represent the diverse experiences and achievements of women. The outcry for equal rights can also be felt in Wilma's story, which takes up many feminist themes and gives space to female self-determination.
Overall, “Wilma wants more” promises an entertaining but also profound experience that encourages viewers and encourages them to discover their own strengths. It remains to be hoped that many Cologne residents will take the opportunity to watch this film and follow Wilma's journey.