At the center of THE RED MOUNTAIN is a gigantic, shimmering red rock, whose layers and veins seem almost alive. This rock, a witness to history, seems to tell stories of past civilizations, of an Assyrian prince, Celtic warriors, and mythological figures such as Thor and Loki. Directopr Timo Müller captures not only the majestic beauty of the rocks, but also the improvised dwellings that nestle against them - tarpaulins, huts, ladders and tents that defy weather and time despite their fragility. This is where Volker lives, a character who hovers between reality and fiction, and whose words are reminiscent of those of a non-Bavarian Werner Herzog. The film also offers a profound contemplation of human knowledge and existential questions. It reflects on the effects of self-perception and society's pressure to conform and questions whether a change of self can change the world. Parallel to this, Müller shows the lives of four young people who roam around near the rock. They search for entertainment and adventure, forage through forests and stumble across the remains of human presence. These teenagers serve as a kind of Greek chorus, commenting on the events and offering the viewer another perspective on Volker's world.
Is it fact or is it fiction? A documentary-fiction hybrid about the Red Mountain near Trier and the people who dwell there.
At the center of THE RED MOUNTAIN is a gigantic, shimmering red rock, whose layers and veins seem almost alive. This rock, a witness to history, seems to tell stories of past civilizations, of an Assyrian prince, Celtic warriors, and mythological figures such as Thor and Loki.
Directopr Timo Müller captures not only the majestic beauty of the rocks, but also the improvised dwellings that nestle against them - tarpaulins, huts, ladders and tents that defy weather and time despite their fragility. This is where Volker lives, a character who hovers between reality and fiction, and whose words are reminiscent of those of a non-Bavarian Werner Herzog.
The film also offers a profound contemplation of human knowledge and existential questions. It reflects on the effects of self-perception and society's pressure to conform and questions whether a change of self can change the world.
Parallel to this, Müller shows the lives of four young people who roam around near the rock. They search for entertainment and adventure, forage through forests and stumble across the remains of human presence. These teenagers serve as a kind of Greek chorus, commenting on the events and offering the viewer another perspective on Volker's world.