The Assessment

In the organizer's words:

• GB/US/DE 2024
• 114 min
• Director: Fleur Fortuné
• FSK: from 16 years
• German dubbing, Wednesdays: original version with German subtitles (OmU)

Screenings:

• Thu, April 10, 2025 - Wed, April 16, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.
• Thu, April 17, 2025 - Thu, April 17, 2025 at 6:45 pm
• Sat., April 19, 2025 - Wed., April 23, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
• Thu, April 24, 2025 - Wed, April 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Performers: Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel...

This profound thriller starring ^{Oscar®-winner} Alicia Vikander ("The Danish Girl"), Elizabeth Olsen ("Avengers: Endgame") and Himesh Patel ("Don't Look Up") explores the complexities of human relationships and the ethical boundaries of a society that values control over individual freedom.

In a near future where life is optimized and controlled, parenthood is subject to a strict approval process. Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and her husband Aaryan (Himesh Patel) have submitted their application to have children and must first undergo a suitability test. They are assigned an assessor named Virginia (Alicia Vikander), who accompanies them every step of the way for seven days. The cool, aloof Virginia presents Mia and Aaryan with a series of grueling challenges that push them to their emotional limits and not only shake the foundations of their relationship, but also fuel increasing doubts about the assessor's motives and the integrity of the assessment system.