Eismayer
by David Wagner
(Austria, 87’, 2022)
Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared instructor in the Austrian army. His brutal approach have jeopardised his future in the army. Eismayer is also gay, a secret that threatens his job and family. One day, openly gay Falak joins the unit. Eismayer clashes with Falak but is also drawn to him. Eismayer has to choose between overcoming his fear of coming out or keeping living an unhappy life full of repressed emotions.
Eismayer is based on the real lives, loves and challenges of Charles Eismayer and Mario Falak, two men who met in a world where everything was against them. Today, they live happily in a registered partnership. At the time of filming they were still actively serving, and are highly respected by most of their colleagues.
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Presented in 37th International Film Critics’ Week
03/09 09:00 Sala Perla | press, industry
04/09 14:00 Sala Perla | tickets, all accreditations
05/09 19:30 Sala Corinto | tickets, all accreditations
