A renowned actor named Otto is the epitome of the problematic but beloved ladies man. Even when drunk he still knows more about filmmaking than does the amateur who is directing him in his latest movie. But what should the unreliable star do when a local actor joins the crew as his understudy?Otto portrays a highly distinctive character whose ambiguities attract attention, and whose obstreperousness isn’t merely a lot of hot air. And if at first his problematic behaviour evokes antipathy, it isn’t difficult to find a way of approaching the character as the film progresses.“I think that the fear of being alone is a fundamental issue in our lives. Basically, Wolfgang Kohlhaase, with this script, tells a deeply sad story about missed opportunities, but he does it with such wonderful humour”, – says Andreas Dresen.
