Mutzenbacher

The film "Mutzenbacher" is a documentary that brings together 100 men aged between 16 and 99 to read from the scandalous novel "Josefine Mutzenbacher" by Ruth Beckermann, who narrates the film as herself through voiceovers. The men engage in pure improvisation, with some sharing their thoughts on the text's themes of desire and others expressing discomfort or moral reservations about the novel's depiction of child sexuality. Through this real-life casting process, the film explores contemporary discussions around desire, morality, and the impact of pornographic literature.