Vena
KinoFest 2025

Drama, 2024, 116 minutes
Director: Chiara Fleischhacker
Writer: Chiara Fleischhacker
Age Rating: 18+
Language: German with English and Vietnamese subtitles

While expecting her first child, Jenny — a young woman battling addiction and a looming prison sentence — struggles to change her life. Living in a fragile relationship with her boyfriend Bolle, she finds a glimmer of hope through Marla, a compassionate midwife who meets her without judgment. Chiara Fleischhacker’s debut film tells a deeply moving story about trust, self-worth, and the courage to begin again.

Trivia/Awards/Nominations: 

• Winner of Deutsche Kinoproduktionen, Filmfest Hamburg in 2024