Solar Queen

In Solar Queen, film students from Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and ZDF/3sat present a modern retelling of Schiller's classic. The story centers around Johanna, the harvest queen, who advocates for the expansion of a solar park in Lower Lusatia. Her efforts garner both admiration and hostility from the village community.

The film captures the tension between tradition and progress, highlighting the challenges of environmental initiatives. The setting of Drachhausen/Hochoza in southern Brandenburg adds a unique cultural layer to the narrative, blending local customs with contemporary themes. The film's portrayal of a scandal erupting in the ballroom after a festival event further intensifies the drama, revealing the complexities of community dynamics.