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A Mother’s Love

Beate, 43, lives with her husband Uwe and their eight-year-old son Benjamin in a small town. On the surface, they appear to be an ordinary family—yet they are still reeling from the tragic bus accident that claimed the life of their eldest daughter, twelve-year-old Jana. The loss continues to weigh heavily on Beate, piercing through her daily life like a wound that refuses to heal.

When Benjamin is unexpectedly summoned to the police for questioning, Beate learns that her own son carries partial responsibility for the accident.

This revelation shatters her. A storm of emotions begins to rage within her, pushing her into a psychological limbo between grief and maternal love. She can barely look Benjamin in the eyes without seeing in him the cause of her daughter’s death.

How is she supposed to face her child now? How can she reconcile his innocence with the unbearable weight of guilt?

July 7, 2026
5-8:30 PM

Court Square Theater
44-02 23rd St, Long Island City

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Harald Schwarzenbacher

Two men are having a conversation inside a house. One is sitting, smiling, and touching his chin; the other is standing, looking down at him with a serious expression. In the background, a woman is holding a small child near a doorway. There are drinks and objects on the table.

I completed the degree program “Digital Television” at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, graduating as Dipl. Ing. in 2009. During my studies, I worked on more than ten short films in various roles, and I directed and co-developed the screenplay for four of them. In 2009, I completed my graduation film, for which I wrote, edited, produced, and directed the entire project myself.

I had already begun working as an assistant director on an early-evening TV series during my studies. This became the starting point for what is now a 12-year career as an assistant director on various projects and for different broadcasters. During this time, I was able to gain extensive experience in the planning and execution of film productions.
Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of working with some of the best and most renowned television directors in Germany. Through this experience and the strong collaborations, I was able to learn a great deal and develop my own approach. These experiences, combined with my personal growth, have prepared me for the next step in my artistic and professional development: becoming a director.

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