Film Lens
Jacqueline von Kaenel faces her imminent death and reflects on her life. She connects her experiences from her youth in Franco's Spain and her mother's feudal past in eastern Prussia. This reflection reveals her desires for music and a powerful husband, as well as her ambition to be a perfect mother.
As she revisits her childhood, seemingly happy memories are disrupted by trauma, forcing her to confront her identity and the complexities of her family dynamics. The film presents a raw examination of how past experiences shape one's present, particularly in the context of family and personal aspirations.
Why Watch
- •Follow Jacqueline's life reflections in 91 minutes.
- •Meet the complexities of family dynamics.
- •Find out how childhood trauma shapes identity.
Did You Know
•Jacqueline von Kaenel learns of her imminent death in 2018.
•The film features her childhood in Franco's Spain and her mother's past in Prussia.
•Jacqueline's story includes her desire for music and a powerful husband.
Perfect For
Family dynamicsPersonal identityChildhood trauma