HYGGE
fiction. 96min. 2026. digital. 2:1. colour

In the near future, the world descends into chaos. Only one place offers the good old time, where everything is alright: the reality show „Hygge.“ Along with other contestants, Levi and her partner Minu lead a life as the perfect little family on an idyllic island. By participating, the couple hopes to secure their chance at artificial insemination. While Minu thrives in the show’s rigid structure, Levi struggles to adapt. When she manages to escape, it seems she might find happiness beyond the fence. But the tv cameras are always watching.

Director I Script: Lena Fakler, Zarah Schrade

Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis – Wettbewerb Spielfilm 2026