How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World
Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2025 Berlin International Film Festival
- ★ 2025 Diagonale: Festival of Austrian Film
Synopsis
Fresh out of psychiatry, Pia (26) moves back into her parents’ house on the outskirts of Vienna—only to realize she’s not the only one whose life is derailing; her parents are also struggling to keep up with a world in constant transformation. Juggling a shaky new job, lingering heartbreak, medication, and the weight of social stigma, Pia stumbles into a reality as unsteady as she feels. Bit by bit, she begins to transform—into a giant monster threatening the world… or perhaps a heroine destined to save it. This is a melancholic yet lighthearted exploration of identity, family, self-discovery, and a young woman’s search for balance and meaning in an uncontrollable world.
Team
Director
Florian POCHLATKO
Florian POCHLATKO is an Austrian writer, director, and editor. He studied Experimental Media Art before directing at the Film Academy Vienna and pursued Critical Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. His acclaimed short film Erdbeerland (2012) received numerous awards and has been a fixture in Austrian cinemas ever since.
Schedule
| Cinema | Auditorium | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIWEI ARTS CENTER | Reel TWO | 2025/10/12 Sunday 12:00 | ▲ |
| Kaohsiung Film Archive | 3F Screening Room | 2025/10/16 Thursday 19:00 |
※ Notes: ★ With filmmakers' attendance/talks ▲ Non-English language films without English subtitles
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