The Ordinaries - a cinematic journey through identity and society

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In today's society, every person is part of a larger whole, and sometimes it can feel like we all played our own roles in a gigantic film. This metaphor is illuminated in the new film “The Ordinaries - The Ordinary” by director Sophie Linnenbaum in a fascinating way. The protagonist Paula Feinmann, represented by Fine Sendel, is a young woman who rises in the hierarchy of a cinematic world in which every character plays a certain role. But what happens if the striving for the leading role collides with reality?

insights into the hierarchies of the film world

The film tells of the discrepancy between the main and supporting roles and illustrates how these roles can influence perception and self-esteem in everyday life. Paula strives to reach the glossy place of the main actress and fights the limits that were imposed on her due to her origin. Instead of emotional moments that could help her, she feels forced to capture the backdrop of her life, while her classmates, who are already part of the elite, shine with

The scope of the social classes

The drama not only emphasizes the challenges that go with the growing up, but also takes a critical look at the social classes and the problems associated with stigmatization and exclusion. In the film we find ourselves in a world in which the different layers live through similar conflicts that are widespread in our real society. The main actors live in a colorful but strictly regulated environment, while the secondary characters are often caught in invisibility.

The search for identity and origin

Paula’s journey to self -discovery is spurred on by their interaction with the so -called “misconceptions”. The characters who play the role of the excluded in the film offer her insights into a world that she did not know before. Supported by Hilde (Henning Peker), she discovers important facets of her identity, who challenge you and at the same time mean that she has to detach herself from her previous existence.

a film full of meta levels

The script offers numerous meta levels that take up historical and socially relevant topics, such as the sovereignty of interpretation of its own fate. Questions about pre -determination and the opportunity to go your own way, run through the film like a thread. This narrative depth makes the film more than just another coming-of-age story; It is a mirror of our society.

cultural relevance and awards

«The Ordinaries» has already celebrated remarkable successes, including the nomination for the Oscars 2024 and winning the new German cinema at the Munich 2022 Filmfest. The film will be broadcast on ZDF on Tuesday, August 13th, at 11:15 p.m. and is also available in the ZDF media library. With his demanding approach, "The Ordinaries" offers impetus for reflection and discussion about social roles that each of us plays in life.