Mutter Küsters’ Fahrt zum Himmel
(Enfant Terrible)
by Oskar Roehler
Germany 2020, 134’
Starring Oliver Masucci, Hary Prinz, Katja Riemann, Eva Mattes
Original version with Italian subtitles. Free entry.
In Celebration of R.W. Fassbinder’s 80th Anniversary (1945–2025)
In collaboration with Sicilia Queer Filmfest
A stylized biopic about the intense and turbulent life of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, one of the most influential and unconventional figures of New German Cinema. The film traces his journey from early theater works to his premature death, showcasing his creative genius, self-destructive excesses, and troubled relationships with collaborators and lovers.
With an episodic narrative, the film highlights the contrasts of a man who lived on the edge. Using a deliberately theatrical style with artificial sets and expressionist lighting, it serves as a provocative homage, celebrating and questioning the legacy of this controversial and brilliant artist.
La Deutsche Vita: A Journey Through German Cinema
This year, the film series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, a pioneer of New German Cinema. His fearless storytelling exposed societal hypocrisy, power dynamics, and human contradictions. A tribute screening of Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven highlights themes of class, family, and postwar struggles. The program also explores memory, war, justice, and women’s roles, with motherhood symbolizing resilience amid today’s crises.
In Collaboration With:
Città di Palermo – Assessorato alla Cultura
Centro Evangelico di Cultura Giacomo Bonelli
Sicilia Queer Filmfest
