Wrong Move (1975)

Intrigued by the call of the pen and a relentless hunger for inspiration, Wilhelm, an aspiring author, embarks on an introspective journey. With his mother's blessings and his homeland of Glückstadt in his rearview, he ventures into the vast unknown, his heart heavy with the desire to pen something monumental. Each unfamiliar town he traverses thrums with unseen narratives waiting to be unravelled. However, Wilhelm's voyage is far from solitary. His path intersects with a motley crew of intriguing characters. An aging father and his mute daughter, a young woman who dances through life as a market square acrobat; a renowned actress, who commands Wilhelm's silent admiration; a young Austrian, whose poetic aspirations spark camaraderie and an enigmatic man, who narrowly escapes death's grip at their unexpected arrival. Each companion, with their unique stories, contribute to Wilhelm's journey, enriching his worldview. However, the specter of a wrong move, a single careless mistake, looms ominously over this eclectic ensemble. The fear of misstep, the dread of erring, threatens to overshadow their search for identity and purpose. As Wilhelm inches closer to the snow-kissed peak of Zugspitze, he finds himself teetering on the precipice of revelation. "Wrong Move" is a six-day slice from Wilhelm's life, a mosaic of interactions, surprise connections, and rare emotional outbursts. Amid this tapestry of human connection, some characters bask in the warmth of companionship, while others remain cloaked in their solitude. In this exploration of self and the world, will Wilhelm uncover the truth and the creative miracle he seeks? Or will the fear of making a wrong move steer his journey down an unforeseen path?

Wrong Move is a drama movie featuring Rüdiger Vogler.

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