Estonian premiere

Touched

Local title
Puudutatud
Title in Russian
Прикасаемые
Director
Claudia Rorarius
Country
Germany
Year
2023
Programme
Best of Festivals
Genre
Drama
Subject
sexuality

Maria, a caregiver, undergoes a transformative journey when she encounters Alex, a paraplegic resident. They embark on a forbidden relationship, fueled by their sexual discovery and deep connection. As their bond deepens, Alex's demands and humiliation push Maria to her limits.

“Touched” explores the intricacies of love, dependencies, and the struggles that arise when these forces collide. The film premiered at this year's Locarno Film Festival's Cineasti del presente competition, where Isold Halldórudóttir and Stavros Zafeiris were awarded the prize for Best Actor.

NB! This film features scenes that could shock the sensitivity of some viewers.

Director
Claudia Rorarius
Screenwriter
Claudia Rorarius
Cast
Isold Halldórudóttir, Stavros Zafeiris, Angeliki Papoulia, Yousef Sweid, Dimitra Vlagopoulou
Producer
Jörg Siepmann, Harry Flöter
Composer
Donna Regina, Nils Frahm, Federico Albanese, Tara Nome Doyle
Runtime
Language
Greek, Icelandic, German, English
Subtitles
Estonian, English

Goethe Instituut

Goethe Instituut

Screenings

6th Hall Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Screening050603 / Puudutatud
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
Hall Electric Cinema, TARTU
Screening074202 / Puudutatud
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
Hall 1 Kino Artis
Screening132102 / Puudutatud
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Q&A guestsClaudia Roriarius (Director)
Q&A duration
Screening duration