Germany, just before the elections. Anita Martinelli and Sarah Bedford lead a women’s party. But during the campaign, a virus suddenly appears, that only affects men. The symptoms? Uncontrollable sexual aggression, attacks on women, and sudden death at the peak of arousal. As panic spreads, a new gender war begins. After the Chancellor is infected, the women take control. Anita’s husband and his research team are asked to create a vaccine, but not all women in power want to save the men …

A political comedy based on Robert Merle’s novel “Les hommes protégés“ (The Virility Factor). From the producers of “The Captain” (Der Hauptmann), this film pushes boundaries with bold visuals, colorful costumes, and sharp humor. It tackles current social topics in a playful yet thought-provoking way.

  • Director

    Irene von Alberti

  • Version

    German (OV) with English subtitles

  • Produced by

    Frieder Schlaich
    (Filmgalerie 451 GmbH & Co. KG)

  • Cast

    Britta Hammelstein | Mavie Hörbiger | Yousef Sweid | Bibiana Beglau

  • Genre

    Political Comedy

  • Running Time

    104 min.

  • Release

    Filmgalerie 451

  • Festivals

    Munich International Film Festival

  • Year

    2024

  • Status

    Completed

  • Distribution Support

    Qualifies for German Films Distribution Support

credits not contractual

„A bright political farce that pushes all the boundaries of its genre, celebrating the artificial and exaggerated with bold colors, maximalist costumes, and sheer delight in play.“

Barbara Schuster (Spot-Media)