The film (2022), directed by Isabelle Stever , is a provocative German drama that explores the extreme physical and psychological boundaries between a mother and her adult son. Based on the novel Fürsorge by Anke Stelling, the film uses the world of professional ballet as a backdrop to examine themes of bodily discipline, repressed desire, and the rejection of social morality. Core Narrative and Themes

Both protagonists are hyper-focused on their physiques—Nadja through ballet and Mario through bodybuilding—using their bodies as a primary means of self-expression and control.

: Due to its explicit depiction of mother-son incest, the film was a "talking point" title at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival. Content and Rating Information