The Forest Within

Jan is a reserved university student who prefers the company of animals, especially the snakes he keeps at home, over other people. His life changes when he falls in love with Alice, an environmentalist and radical animal rights activist. As Jan navigates his new social life and intense emotions, he suffers a mental crisis that distorts his perception of reality. Despite Alice's support, Jan becomes consumed by a sense of delusion and a perceived need to fight various threats.

This German drama was directed by Sebastian Fritzsch and written by Marcus Seibert. The film stars Leonard Scheicher in the role of Jan and Lia von Blarer as Alice. The supporting cast includes Hendrik Heutmann, Susanne Blodt, Liliom Lewald, and Viola Neumann. Produced by WDR and 2Pilots Filmproduction, the movie has a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released on April 10, 2025.