Florian Pochlatko
director
How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World
(How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World)
After being discharged from a psychiatric hospital, Pia returns home and begins to confront everyday challenges, from work to relationships. She tries to face her psychoses head on and live like everyone else, but what does “normal” even mean in today’s world?
Twenty-six-year-old Pia moves back in with her parents after leaving psychiatric care. She soon realizes that she’s not the only one who’s fallen apart. Her parents are also struggling to find their footing in a rapidly changing world. Pia navigates a new job, medication, stigma, and a growing sense that the world itself is coming undone. The sedative effects of her treatment alter her behavior, leaving her uncertain where her imagination ends and reality begins. Blending fiction with elements of action cinema and experimental film, the story explores the lived experience of depression, self-harm, and the absurdity of life shaped by the constant fear of losing one’s own identity.
One World for AllBasic information about the film
| Title | How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World |
|---|---|
| Original Language | German |
| Subtitles | Czech, English |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Feature film |
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Length | 102 min. |
| Director | Florian Pochlatko |
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