In 2020, images of inverted reality abounded: empty streets, masked faces, political upheaval. A fish swimming upside down suggests an organism struggling against its evolved nature. The instruction to “fylm” (film) it implies documentation of systemic failure. The repetition mirrors the looping news cycles of the pandemic year.
Most of the action takes place within the confines of a single house, heightening the sense of isolation. In 2020, images of inverted reality abounded: empty
A Fish Swimming Upside Down ( Ein Fisch, der auf dem Rücken schwimmt ) is a 2020 German drama directed by . The film premiered at the Berlinale in February 2020. Story Overview The repetition mirrors the looping news cycles of
The story follows , a mysterious woman who moves into a minimalist house with her boyfriend Philipp and his teenage son Martin . The film premiered at the Berlinale in February 2020
Critics noted the film's "sterile" and "uncluttered" modern aesthetic, which mirrors the coldness and emotional distance between characters. Common Critiques: