Die Konfirmation (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An unusual coming-of-age story in which Ben's Christian commitment challenges his atheist family and teaches Johanna to let go.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

An Atheist Family Home

Johanna and Felix raise Ben together in an atheist household. Ben's emerging commitment to Christianity introduces an unexpected difference within the family.

Key Events

• Family Household Established — Johanna and Felix raise Ben together as a family. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Atheist Upbringing — Ben grows up under the atheist principles of Johanna and Felix. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Ben Seeks Meaning — Ben begins seeking support and meaning through faith. Characters: Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Christian Commitment Emerges — Ben feels personally committed to Christianity. Characters: Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Parents Notice Difference — Ben's religious commitment contrasts with his parents' worldview. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Coming Of Age Begins — Ben's growth becomes linked to his independent spiritual identity. Characters: Ben Winkler, Johanna Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis

Faith Against Expectations

Ben seeks support in faith rather than following the pattern of peers who test their limits. His religious commitment begins to challenge the assumptions of his parents.

Key Events

• Coming Of Age Begins — Ben's growth becomes linked to his independent spiritual identity. Characters: Ben Winkler, Johanna Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Peer Expectations Reframed — Ben's search for faith differs from peers testing their limits. Characters: Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Faith Becomes Support — Christian faith becomes a source of support for Ben. Characters: Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Household Tension Grows — Ben's faith creates tension inside the atheist household. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Johanna Reconsiders Control — Johanna begins confronting the limits of parental control. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Parents Face Change — The parents must respond to Ben's unexpected path into faith. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix Location: Family home

The Parents Must Change

Ben's development turns the story into a coming-of-age experience for Johanna and Felix as well as for Ben. Johanna increasingly confronts the limits of parental control.

Key Events

• Parents Face Change — The parents must respond to Ben's unexpected path into faith. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix Location: Family home
• Parental Coming Of Age — The parents experience their own coming-of-age through Ben's development. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Ben Claims Autonomy — Ben's commitment to Christianity establishes his independent identity. Characters: Ben Winkler, Johanna Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Johanna Struggles To Let Go — Johanna struggles emotionally with Ben's growing independence. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Family Worldview Tested — Ben's faith tests the assumptions that shaped the household. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Support Versus Control — Johanna must distinguish supporting Ben from controlling his choices. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis

Learning To Let Go

Johanna gradually accepts that Ben's spiritual path is his own. The family moves toward recognizing his independence while preserving their connection.

Key Events

• Support Versus Control — Johanna must distinguish supporting Ben from controlling his choices. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Mother Accepts Distance — Johanna moves toward accepting Ben's distinct spiritual path. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Ben Finds Direction — Ben's faith provides the support he has been seeking. Characters: Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis
• Parents Release Expectations — The family adjusts to Ben's identity rather than forcing conformity. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Family home
• Growing Up Together — Ben grows through faith while Johanna learns to let him go. Characters: Johanna Winkler, Felix, Ben Winkler Location: Not specified in synopsis

Story Breakdown

• Family Foundations — Johanna and Felix raise Ben together within an atheist household.
  • Shared Household — Johanna and Felix function as Ben's parental household.
  • Atheist Upbringing — The parents raise Ben according to an atheist worldview.
• Ben Seeks Faith — Ben develops a personal commitment to Christianity despite his upbringing.
  • Search For Support — Ben seeks stability and support through faith.
  • Christian Commitment — Ben feels committed to Christianity as part of his identity.
• Peer Contrast — Ben's path differs from peers who are described as testing their limits.
  • Different Adolescence — Ben's development does not follow the expected pattern of rebellious experimentation.
  • Faith As Direction — Faith gives Ben a source of direction and support.
• Parental Tension — Ben's beliefs challenge the worldview shared by Johanna and Felix.
  • Worldview Collision — An atheist household confronts Ben's Christian commitment.
  • Family Adjustment — The parents must respond to a path they did not establish for Ben.
• Johanna Changes — Johanna experiences her own emotional coming-of-age through Ben's independence.
  • Limits Of Control — Johanna confronts the limits of directing Ben's identity.
  • Learning To Let Go — Johanna gradually learns to release control as Ben grows up.
• Family Reconciliation — The story moves toward accepting Ben's individuality without erasing the family bond.
  • Independent Identity — Ben's faith becomes part of his distinct personal identity.
  • Growing Together — Ben grows through faith while his parents adapt emotionally.

Directed by

Stefan Krohmer

Key Cast

• Ulrike C. Tscharre — Johanna Winkler
• Ben Braun — Felix
• Tim Litwinschuh — Ben Winkler
• Georgette Dee — Hildegard
• Christina Große — Tabea