Character Relationship Map: Crazy

Characters

• Benjamin Lebert (played by Robert Stadlober) — protagonist

  The sixteen-year-old protagonist transfers to a boarding school after attending several schools, hoping to improve academically while fearing he may not graduate. With his left arm and leg paralyzed,...

• Janosch Schwarze (played by Tom Schilling) — protagonist

  Benjamin's roommate at the boarding school, Janosch shows him around and offers companionship as he adjusts to school. He urges Benjamin not to feel sorry for himself and encourages him to approach Ma...

• Malen (played by Oona-Devi Liebich) — supporting

  A fellow student at the boarding school, Malen becomes the focus of Benjamin's romantic feelings. He struggles to speak naturally around her and hopes to explain why he jumped from a platform, but the...

• Marie (played by Julia Hummer) — supporting

  Marie is present at the party, where she becomes upset because Richi leaves for Munich without her. Her distress contributes to the tense atmosphere as Benjamin tries to deal with his feelings for Mal...

• Richi (played by Nic Romm) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Marie → Richi (Romantic Partners) — Richi's departure for Munich without Marie upsets her and contributes to the tension at the party.

  Marie is upset when Richi leaves for Munich without her, and the party becomes tense.

• Benjamin Lebert → Malen (Unresolved Romantic Interest) — Benjamin's crush on Malen is an important emotional thread, but he does not manage to express his feelings in the events described.

  Benjamin becomes infatuated with Malen, struggles to speak naturally around her, and wants to tell her why he jumped from a platform. The moment is in...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Benjamin Lebert → Janosch Schwarze (Social Roommates And Strained Friends) — Janosch guides and supports Benjamin at school, but their different ways of handling problems lead to conflict and leave their friendship uncertain.

  Janosch becomes Benjamin's roommate, shows him around the school, and offers companionship. Their friendship is strained when Benjamin lashes out afte...

Story Analysis

Benjamin navigates academic pressure, disability, friendship, and first love while struggling to express himself and make independent choices.

Plot Progression

1. A New School and Its Burdens — Benjamin arrives at boarding school worried about graduation and explains his paralysis to his classmates. Janosch becomes his roommate and offers guidance as Benjamin continues to struggle with disab...
2. Grades, Friendship, and Attraction — Academic warnings increase Benjamin's anxiety, while Janosch challenges his self-pity and encourages him. Benjamin becomes infatuated with Malen but finds it difficult to approach her.
3. Pressure and Independence — The boys experience awkward sex lessons and crude pranks at school. A teacher emphasizes that Benjamin must make his own decisions about his future.
4. Music and the Concert — Music gives Benjamin and his classmates a brief escape, and their band is invited to open a concert. Benjamin sings confidently about living fully, even though private emotional conversations remain d...
5. A Tense Party and Uncertain Bonds — Benjamin tries to explain himself to Malen, but the moment is interrupted. Marie is upset when Richi leaves for Munich, and Benjamin's argument with Janosch leaves both the friendship and his feelings...