Munay, a lovable 75-year-old woman, radically breaks all ties after 27 years in the Black Forest to find herself. Her experiences on an extraordinary journey through Germany testify to an insatiable spirit of adventure and a deep yearning for self-discovery. She travels alone from Constance to Flensburg with light luggage and a small tent. Her goal is to experience the pure freedom of nature, far away from conventional forms of living for senior citizens. Munay's journey, captured in an intimate documentary, shows her encounters with people and nature. Sleeping under the stars or occasionally stopping at guest houses, she experiences the fundamental kindness of people: “People are basically good – they want to help,” is a realization she gains from her conversations with them. The film, which was accompanied by the passionate documentary filmmaker Mario Kanzinger, not only provides insight into Munay's external journey across Germany, but also into her internal journey to herself. This transformation was honored with a Golden Owl at the “Natourale” Film Festival 2022 in the category “Best Passion Project” and nominated for the best “Travel Film Long”. Munay, supported by the cell phone diary she kept and the camerawork by Kanzinger, opens a window to her soul and her challenges and inspires us to start all over again from scratch, even at an advanced age. Her journey is a moving testament to the courage it takes to live one's dreams without fear of the future.
Documentary, Independent
1h 49min
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Munay is 75 and doesn't want to go into a retirement home. She prefers to travel alone, light as a feather, all over Germany.
Munay, a lovable 75-year-old woman, radically breaks all ties after 27 years in the Black Forest to find herself. Her experiences on an extraordinary journey through Germany testify to an insatiable spirit of adventure and a deep yearning for self-discovery. She travels alone from Constance to Flensburg with light luggage and a small tent. Her goal is to experience the pure freedom of nature, far away from conventional forms of living for senior citizens.
Munay's journey, captured in an intimate documentary, shows her encounters with people and nature. Sleeping under the stars or occasionally stopping at guest houses, she experiences the fundamental kindness of people: “People are basically good – they want to help,” is a realization she gains from her conversations with them.
The film, which was accompanied by the passionate documentary filmmaker Mario Kanzinger, not only provides insight into Munay's external journey across Germany, but also into her internal journey to herself. This transformation was honored with a Golden Owl at the “Natourale” Film Festival 2022 in the category “Best Passion Project” and nominated for the best “Travel Film Long”.
Munay, supported by the cell phone diary she kept and the camerawork by Kanzinger, opens a window to her soul and her challenges and inspires us to start all over again from scratch, even at an advanced age. Her journey is a moving testament to the courage it takes to live one's dreams without fear of the future.