Jenny, unexpectedly pregnant by her new boyfriend Bolle, struggles with a volatile relationship clouded by crystal meth. Ordered to work with a family midwife, Jenny reluctantly meets Marla. Despite their differences and Jenny facing an impending prison sentence, a strong bond forms, giving Jenny hope and self-respect. As she grapples with the uncertainty of her future, Jenny must confront the consequences of her actions head-on. In a poignant tale of resilience and human connection, VENA explores the transformative power of love and the enduring hope for a brighter tomorrow.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 56 min.
- Country, year
- Germany, 2024
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- German
- Subtitles
- English, Lithuanian
- Age rating
- Pegi 13
Credits
- Director
- Chiara Fleischhacker
- Producers
- Dietmar Güntsche, Martin Rohé, Svenja Vanhoefer, Sophie Kühne
- Cinematography
- Lisa Jilg
- Music
- Peter Albrecht
- Cast
- Emma Nova, Paul Wollin, Friederike Becht, Liam Ben Ari, Barbara Philipp
- More information
- www.picturetree-international.com
Director
Chiara Fleischhacker
Chiara Fleischhacker, born in Kassel in 1993, is a former runner who has been making films since 2014 and has made short documentaries about the German prison system, as well as fiction and experimental films, which have won awards at film festivals.
