Heimat Europa Filmfestspiele: Saxophone-Susi

Saxophone‑Susi takes you back to a buzzing 1920s Berlin, where the city's pulse is heard in every riff and every footstep. The film follows the daring Susi—played by Anny Ondra—as she cuts through the strict prussian mores of her hometown and blazes a new trail as a jazz saxophonist. With a sax in hand and an unstoppable mix of swagger and chutzpah, she topsples the conservative moral compass of her era, turning the world of rhythm into her playground. Staged by Karl Lamac with a script by Bobby E. Lüthge and Tom Maro, the camera work by Otto Heller frames the city’s vibrant nightlife and the comedic mishaps that lead Susi to greatness. Alongside comes the shimmering piano of Dorothee Haddenbruch and the soulful saxophone of Katharina Stashik, the stellar duo behind M‑CINE—a blend of classical precision and free‑wheeling improvisation that brings this iconic scene alive. At 109 minutes, this German feature is rated FSK 12. Join us for a musical journey that redefines Berlin’s past while celebrating the spirit of jazz that still resonates today. Details & tickets.