A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love

Anna is a sixty-year-old actress whose career has declined over time. She lives alone, though she shares a close friendship with her neighbor, Michel. Anna eventually agrees to work as a speech coach for Adrian, a seventeen-year-old social outcast with a speech impediment. Upon meeting him, she realizes he is the teenager who recently stole her handbag. Despite this, their professional relationship evolves into a romantic connection as they grow closer through lessons and shared time, eventually leading them to travel from West Berlin to the coast of France.

The film was directed and written by Nicolette Krebitz, following her 2001 project 99€ Films. The production is a co-production between Germany and France, featuring a cast that includes Sophie Rois, Milan Herms, and Udo Kier. Produced by Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, and Janine Jackowski, the movie blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5.5/10 based on 531 votes on IMDb and a 5.2/10 rating from 20 votes on TMDB.