Between Motherhood, Drug Addiction, and Prison: The Movie 'Vena' Portrays a Drama on the Margins of Society

From November 25 to 29, SUR is organizing the 6th edition of the German Film Week in Málaga in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Madrid, the German Consulate in Málaga, and with the support of the Friends of the Goethe-Institut Spain association. This film can be seen on Saturday, the 29th at 18:45 in theater 3 of the Cine Albéniz. Click here for advance ticket sales.

Vena: Motherhood Under Extreme Conditions

Jenny loves her boyfriend Bolle, with whom she is expecting a child. What for others might be the greatest joy triggers ambivalent feelings in Jenny, because life has treated her very harshly. She has faced the law and child protection services, and her relationship with Bolle is increasingly strained by his drug addiction.

Vena. Saturday, 29. 18:45 h.

Director: Chiara Fleischhacker; Actors: Emma Nova, Paul Wollin, Friederike Becht, and others; Genre: Drama; Duration: 116 min.

When they are assigned a family midwife, Marla, Jenny initially reacts with disdain. However, contrary to expectations, Marla does not judge her but sees her for who she truly is. Jenny begins to trust Marla. Gradually, she gathers the courage to face her fears and take responsibility for the new life inside her, but above all, for herself.

Addiction and the Judicial System

The desperate attempt to free herself and her child from the toxic relationship and addiction becomes a crucial test, complicated by institutional obstacles and the realization that Jenny has to go to jail despite all her efforts. Director Fleischhacker shines a light with great empathy on the predicament between drug addiction and the judicial system, and also realistically portrays the daily life of pregnant women in prison.

Based on her own award-winning script, Chiara Fleischhacker has created a remarkable feature film debut filled with emotional strength, hope, and tenderness. The breakthrough actress Emma Nova delivers a phenomenal performance alongside the equally impressive Paul Wollin. 'Vena' was awarded two main prizes at the First Steps Awards, the most important film award for young talents, including best feature film, and received three nominations at the German Film Awards (Lola Awards).