Nini Hölzl: QUIET PLEASE – I’m recuperating! - PREMIERE

As a hypersensitive, presumably gifted (still unclear for what) psychologist with a pronounced tendency to overthink, Nini Hölzl regularly fails in her own area of expertise: shutting down. A whole choir of intrusive voices in her head, quietly departing hormones, and an AI that makes itself toxically positive and important reliably prevent any recovery. In a world that demands constant optimization and turns even relaxation into a performance, Nini Hölzl embarks on a search for something seemingly impossible: peace. However, this has long become a scarce commodity – sold out, right next to satisfaction and meaning. Even nature is overloaded, and a walk in the woods requires an online reservation. While humanity collectively balances on the edge, the electric car unexpectedly provides a surprising life metaphor: recuperate instead of collapsing. Regain energy when going downhill. With a sharp eye, charming self-irony, and pinpoint humor, Nini Hölzl dissects the madness of self-optimization, constant overwhelm, and overtourism. And alongside this, it becomes clear how it might still be possible: with a satisfied life and perhaps the most radical longing of our time – peace, please!