Directed by Barbara Loden | USA 1970 | 103 min | 35mm | Original English version | starring Barbara Loden, Michael Higgins, Dorothy Shupenes
Barbara Loden's directorial debut and only feature film tells the story of a woman who agrees to a divorce and becomes the partner of a bank robber.
A disturbingly quiet and sad film about changing scenes and the constant absence of happiness.
Though celebrated upon its release, *Wanda* later risked falling into obscurity as an uncomfortable dissenting voice against the male-dominated New Hollywood cinema.
It is thanks to the tireless efforts of filmmakers and critics that Barbara Loden’s groundbreaking film is now regarded as a modern classic.
☞ The event starts at 8:00 p.m. with a DJ, bar, and much more.
☞ Pre-show starting at 9:00 p.m.
☞ The film starts at 9:15 p.m.
More about the film series in the 2026 summer semester:
Under the title “Every Beginning Is Beautiful,” the new theme focuses on directorial debuts. The program features debut works by various directors, whether one-off projects or the first steps in an international career. The focus is on the creative processes of filmmakers at the start of their careers, as well as the themes and cinematic techniques of their early works.
