Set in a quiet German town, Love and Desire (original title Liebe und Verlangen) introduces Jeanne (Natalia Wรถrner), a reserved English teacher whose secret lesbian identity adds layers of tension to her new position at the local school. When she clashes with Puppa (Katja Flint), the wife of the schoolโs principal, their professional friction soon ignites into a clandestine, passionate relationship. As the connection deepens, Jeanne and Puppa must navigate the town's quiet scrutiny and the moral dilemmas that arise from love, secrecy, and societal expectation
Under Judith Kennelโs direction, this 87-minute drama explores the intoxicating interplay of forbidden romance and personal courage within the confines of small-town life. The relationshipโs evolution from disdain to desire challenges both womenโs worldsโjeopardizing Puppaโs marriage and sending Jeanneโs idealism into turmoil. As their affair unfolds, intense scenes of intimacy punctuate a narrative laced with emotional drama, a suicidal crisis, and a surprising resolution that balances melodrama with heartfelt sincerity
