The Protected Men
Die Geschützten Männer

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. Selected for Tallin Black Nights, it tackles current social topics in a playful yet thought-provoking way.