Scene from Die Berührte (1981)
Scene Details
| Duration: 540 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: supers992 |
| New Filesize: 89 mb (65% saved) | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 252 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x1080 | Added: 2025-Jun-24 |
Actresses in this Scene
Elisabeth Stepanek
Career
First Appearances:
- Wildwechsel (1972) as Erika
Most Important Roles:
- Germany Pale Mother (1980) as Hanne
- No Mercy, No Future (1981) as Veronika Christoph
- Sehnsucht nach dem ganz Anderen (1981) as
- Die Ortliebschen Frauen (1981) as Anna Ortlieb
- Die Geisel (1977) as Teresa
- Bäume ausreißen (1981) as Inge
- Wildwechsel (1972) as Erika
- Death Is My Trade (1977) as Krankenschwester
- Cat's Game (1985) as Mäuschen
- Eiszeit (1975) as Sonja
Career Highlights:
- Germany Pale Mother (1980)
- No Mercy, No Future (1981)
- Sehnsucht nach dem ganz Anderen (1981)
- Die Ortliebschen Frauen (1981)
- Die Geisel (1977)
- Bäume ausreißen (1981)
- Wildwechsel (1972)
- Death Is My Trade (1977)
- Cat's Game (1985)
- Eiszeit (1975)
Full Biography
Elisabeth Stepanek, born in Serbia, gained prominence for her role in 'Die Berührte' (1981). She was portrayed as a woman in her 20s diagnosed with schizophrenia, compliant but struggling with religious delusions of being God's favorite child and seeking Jesus. The film depicted her experiences with various men, including a cult member, and periods of institutionalization due to her mental health struggles. Despite her parents' wealth and support, professionals seemed unable to effectively help her.
About the Movie: Die Berührte (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: No Mercy No Future, A Escolhida, A rapariga oferecida, No Mercy, No Future
Director: Helma Sanders-Brahms
Writer: Helma Sanders-Brahms, Rita G.
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Helma Sanders-Brahms Filmproduktion, Mainline
Genre: Art Film, Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 1 win total
Similar:
- The Python (2003)
- Heat (1963)
- Fires Within (1991)
- If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025)
- El triunfo (2006)
Keywords
Keywords: schizophrenia, woman director
Story
Veronika, a woman in her twenties, is diagnosed as schizophrenic by doctors. She believes she is God's favored child and embarks on a quest to find Jesus, leading her into relationships with men who exploit her trusting nature. Her vulnerability makes her an easy target for these men, resulting in a series of abusive relationships where sex is often insisted upon or coerced. One such man persuades Veronika to join his cult, further exacerbating her situation. Despite being institutionalized from time to time, receiving medication and facing constraints meant to help her, Veronika remains largely misunderstood by the medical professionals. Her wealthy parents are unable to intervene effectively, leaving Veronika's fate uncertain.
Summary
Die Berührte is a 1981 German art film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, exploring themes of mental illness and exploitation through the story of Veronika. The film follows Veronika's descent into a series of abusive relationships after being diagnosed with schizophrenia, illustrating the struggles of those navigating mental health issues in a society that often fails to understand or help them.