Luisa
Synopsis
Luisa recently moved out of her parent's home into a residential group at a facility for people with disabilities on the outskirts of a small German town. There she receives support in her often turbulent everyday life. Unnoticed, Luisa becomes increasingly quiet, everyday life in the residential group continues until it is unexpectedly discovered that Luisa is pregnant. She does not say how this happened and everyone knows that her boyfriend Anton is infertile. Suspicion of sexual abuse is obvious. Luisa decides to terminate the pregnancy. The police are called in and try to find out whether a crime has been committed. The investigation becomes a test of endurance for Luisa, her relationship with Anton and for all the staff at the residential facility.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Roesler
- Screenplay & Story
- Tina Kaiser, Silke Merzhäuser, Julia Roesler
- Original Title
- Luisa
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hanfgarn & Ufer Filmproduktion, werkgruppe2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Roesler
Tina Kaiser, Silke Merzhäuser, Julia Roesler
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Roesler
Director
Tina Kaiser
Writer
Silke Merzhäuser
Writer
Julia Roesler
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Luisa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luisa about?
Luisa recently moved out of her parent's home into a residential group at a facility for people with disabilities on the outskirts of a small German town. There she receives support in her often turbulent everyday life. Unnoticed, Luisa becomes increasingly quiet, everyday life in the residential group continues until it is unexpectedly discovered that Luisa is pregnant. She does not say how this happened and everyone knows that her boyfriend Anton is infertile. Suspicion of sexual abuse is obvious. Luisa decides to terminate the pregnancy. The police are called in and try to find out whether a crime has been committed. The investigation becomes a test of endurance for Luisa, her relationship with Anton and for all the staff at the residential facility.
Who directed Luisa?
Luisa was directed by Julia Roesler.
Who stars in Luisa?
The principal cast of Luisa includes Trixi Strobel.
When was Luisa released and how long is it?
Luisa was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Luisa?
Luisa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).