The Dance Club

Charlotte, a psychotherapist, prescribes her patients psychopharmaceuticals as if they were candy, and every appointment results in a tidy sum for her bank account. Sitting on a stool in the corner, Johannes, a therapist in training, observes the consultations and, as an idealist, is deeply disturbed by this approach. Somewhat by chance, he initiates a therapy group whereby the patients take things into their own hands. Frustrations, fears, and traumas are acted out via exuberant dancing in public places, in museums, or in a parents’ living room – the exact spaces where the injuries occurred. And the therapy starts working for everyone. Introverted Emily starts speaking, estate agent Markus no longer just bursts into tears for no apparent reason, and Rose, who has had to endure numerous operations, finds her inner beauty. And Johannes finds himself increasingly attracted to the performance artist Rakel. Expressive and anarchic, this therapeutic guerrilla group shakes up the profit-oriented healthcare system.