Trümmermädchen - Die Geschichte der Charlotte Schumann

Set in Germany in 1946, this historical drama follows Charlotte, a pregnant woman whose partner returns from war unwilling to accept her or their child. To avoid social disgrace and win back his affection, she joins a class taught by Gloria Deven, a former cinema star from the fascist era who is now banned from the industry. Rather than teaching the flirtatious behavior Charlotte expects, Gloria uses her rigorous methods to lead her students toward a sense of personal liberation.

The film was written and directed by Oliver Kracht. The cast is led by Laura Balzer as Lotte and Valery Tscheplanowa as Gloria, supported by Anna Gesa-Raija Lappe, Lara Feith, Lena Urzendowsky, and Katja Hutko. A total of 24 actors are credited in the production, which was produced by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Simonsays.pictures GmbH, and SWR Fernsehen. Since its release on October 28, 2021, the movie has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.1/10 on IMDb based on 57 votes.