Lotus (2025)

In 1919, Alice von Trota, a determined woman from a wealthy family, travels to Latvia to sell her father's estate and begin a new life. She soon faces opposition from local workers who resent her family’s history. Unbeknownst to her, this hostility is a trap set by a lawyer, a sinister underground group, and their leader. As Alice struggles to survive, she connects with a community passionate about silent film. They teach her how to use the cinematograph for healing and self-discovery, and she realizes its potential as a powerful tool against her enemies. She begins creating a film that becomes both a statement of rebellion and an expression of her feelings. This compelling story of survival, change, and artistic achievement explores corruption and the power of cinema. Alice’s involvement with silent film becomes essential to her fight for freedom and self-discovery against those who seek to control her.