Cloudy Clouds (Trübe Wolken)

CLOUDY CLOUDS

What are you doing here?

- I buzzed, but the back door was open. - Oh, you're Paul?

Here's the situation.

I don't like leaving my mom alone for too long.

At some point I have to go out, but...

I'm very attached to her.

Your mother is very nice.

Would you like to stay for a cup of tea?

I have a big exam next week.

Oh.

Oh, right, your money. Wait a moment.

- I have to... - No, it's okay.

Do you play piano?

- Unfortunately not. - It's just that...

You remind me of someone.

Oyster omelet. Regina had this recently.

- Harbor City in Hamburg! - Yuck!

Wow, this is a special meal.

No.

It's what we're having at Regina's tomorrow.

Lay out your jacket for me, Per-Ulrich. You know she'll talk about us later.

The blue one? It's full of patches. There's no point.

Silas, what are you doing?

Welcome to the 21st century!

"Anonymous danger.

Unknown stone throwers in our midst.

Yet again, police are investigating dangerous behavior on the road.

- A driver was targeted last night..." - Oh, no, not again!

"'We're sure those responsible are in the area, '

said police spokesman Netzer.

The exact whereabouts

and identity of the suspects are unknown.

- Local government..." - I can't take this anymore!

You're so annoying.

Paul, where were you last night?

We wanted to work on your applications. You weren't sure about the deadline.

Jena is supposed to be very nice.

Per-Ulrich?

That's what I've read anyway.

Galeen had to depart from Stoker's model.

The film benefitted.

Plot, dialogue,

and visuals combine to form a unit full of poetry and rhythm.

You can read about it in Eisner's studies.

So, that's the introduction.

By the end of "Literature and Image"

you will have finished a creative project on a topic of your choice.

Dala?

- Dalalalala... - In parallel, you can write a paper...

Why are you here anyway?

Sorry, Bulwer, but look at the time. It's our last class. We're all hungry.

My mom can't wait for me to get home.

"Fitness?" "Preventive Athletic Training?" Hm?

"Species-Appropriate Animal Keeping." Were the other courses full, Max?

Don't you fancy singing in a choir, hm?

And what if I don't?

Will you spy on me again?

Do you want something from me?

I want you to finish your final project. I want you to pass.

And then I want you to go away.

Will you come to me in my dreams from time to time?

I'll welcome you with outstretched arms

and kiss your breath away.

You'll take me over like an heir moving back into his deserted palace.

Gates and doors fly open with unseen hands

and down below in the park the fountain begins to splash happily.

- Max missed his cue. - I uh...

You just moved so weird.

- You distracted me. Not in a bad way... - How about you learn your lines?

This is your version of Wedekind, but you're acting like it's Schiller.

Treat the stage as the perfect place to loosen up.

We'll have to do more exercises to help you let go.

Can you even hear me back there? No, you can't.

- Priority number one: learn your lines. - Learn your lines.

- Aren't you satisfied? - That's not it. It's just...

I was expecting something different.

- I don't know. - Hey! Hey, Dala!

Then regularly starting next week.

Okay.

- Hey! - Falk.

- Per, right? - Paul.

Paul, that's right.

- Per's your dad. - Per-Ulrich.

Right, Per. So, back at the gym again?

- You're here a lot. - Yeah.

And always in your street clothes.

My parents want me to cover our fees, so I help out sometimes.

- Uh-huh. - The membership fee is really steep.

- There's a barbecue on Friday. - I've got to go.

We've got outdoor activities next weekend.

Hiking, kayaking.

And I'm in charge.

What do you say? Come on. Just write down your details.

And on Saturday you'll be sitting right in the kayak.

Hey! Niels, what are you doing?

Concentrate! Do it cleanly, man!

Niels!

Another two circuits, everyone! And run, run, run!

Nice, Kevin!

Fitness for power!

Concentrate!

Just like that.

Yes, nice. Nice, Daniel.

Extend as far as you can go. Right.

What's your problem?

Unbelievable. Look away, man!

It's a stuffy dump.

But my mom developed a provincial fetish after her last relationship ended.

I can't believe you work here.

I'm saving up for after graduation.

I want to maintain my weight.

Is there a good photographer around here?

We have a project at school.

I'm supposed to finish school here.

But I've only been there twice.

Shit, man, I need to exercise.

But not in this old man's club.

With its outdoor activities and... barbecues.

I'm David, by the way.

And what can I call you?

Voyeur?

Hey, hold up.

Show me around.

I have to get to know the area if I'm going to live here.

Want to be my tour guide?

Did you spend the whole day in your room?

Pretty much.

We'll be in touch.

Try not to worry too much. We'll get this straightened out. Okay?

We'll call you, okay? Thank you for coming.

- Get home safely, Ms. Schatterhain. - Thank you.

Sorry.

- Paul? Hello. - Mr. Kupferschlag.

It was too bad I couldn't make it to your dad's celebration.

Your stepmother throws such nice parties.

How was it?

- Cozy. - Yeah.

How are you doing, young man?

Things aren't easy right now.

That was Ms. Schatterhain.

Her son goes to school here. Poor woman.

Her son has been missing for quite some time now.

Take good care of yourself, young man.

How could this be turned into a concept for your project?

Thoughts?

Oh, my.

Let's see then...

At night you listen through the window

To the familiar rustling of tall trees

Raindrops ticking in time

The yam strengthens your back

Meditatively spun

Warming...

thousands of stitches lily white

It turns softly in the twilight until

You, clear and pointy...

short, thorny

You see me in a dream

As a crustacean under my bed

Eyes keeping a lookout on the water

Tense limbs in the web

Paul, I'd like to see you after school.

You can go now.

This is where you're hiding.

You like being outside?

I think you're doing great in Bulwer's class.

No joke. Everyone's terrified of his criticism, but...

you did well.

I think it's interesting.

With that poem and everything...

I don't know.

I never noticed you before Bulwer.

I mean, German must be one of your main subjects.

Good you mention it. I have Schneider. She kills people who come late.

But thanks for the nice chat.

The biggest collection in the region.

And everyone's fascinated by the fawn.

But each piece is essential.

Apropos of degeneration.

What do you think of the curriculum?

Your class is so different.

Too bad you didn't take biology with me. You'd have learned something substantial.

Does "Hydra vulgaris" mean anything to you?

A freshwater polyp.

Nearly transparent.

Look.

Just like that, every sign of independent life is gone.

Brutal, isn't it?

We could do so much

if only we were allowed.

An aroused state in connection with nature...

spawns all art.

This area...

The forests, the abandoned villages...

All it takes is the right person...

as the link.

But our school curriculum... is a sleeping pill.

I'd really like to hear your ideas for the project.

You know where I live?