Original Bliss (2016)

Veiled beneath an exterior of normality and conservatism, Helene finds herself sinking into a dispassionate abyss. Her faith in God has faded to nothingness, leaving her caught in a cycle of despair, emotional numbness, and a life of mundane repetitiveness. Yet, in the hush of sleepless nights, she finds purpose in tending to her indifferent, self-absorbed husband, whose lack of faith mirrors her own. Pushed to the brink, Helene musters the last shreds of her courage and embarks on a journey of deception and hope. She travels to Hamburg, seeking solace and answers in the reassuring voice of esteemed psychologist and author, Eduard Gluck, whom she's heard on the radio. But can a man, a mere mortal, save her from her spiritual torment? Or is he too entangled in his own crisis of faith? As Helene steps into a platonic relationship with Gluck, a hesitant exploration unfolds. She delves into an uncomfortable examination of faith, violence, sinful self-indulgence, and sexual degradation. Amidst this chaos, she is left to wonder - does the path to original bliss lie buried beneath the weight of original sin? Can she find the emotional wholeness she craves in the midst of her profound spiritual crisis? This tale of an orderly housewife's desperate quest for understanding is a compelling exploration of faith, humanity, and the complexity of the human soul.

Original Bliss is a drama movie featuring Martina Gedeck and directed by Sven Taddicken.

It is possible to rent Original Bliss on Pantaflix.