Die Blindgänger

A story of two thirteen-year-old girls, Marie and Inge, who have always been best friends. They have the same problems as other girls of their age – boys, teachers, their own body. However, in one respect they are totally different - they are both blind … They live in a boarding school and live for their biggest passion - music. After their first unsuccessful attempt to succeed in a local band they meet a young German of a Russian origin, with whom they form a band called The Blindgänger in order to make money for his trip home, to Kazakhstan. Before their plans come true, they must together overcome many obstacles; on their way to success they experience both pleasant and unpleasant aspects of life. (Festival information)