Der Fensterputzer (short) (1993)
Année de sortie: 1993
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: 窓磨きの男, The Window Cleaner
Réalisateur: Veit Helmer
Writer: Veit Helmer
Production & Genre
Mots-clés
Mots-clés: cleaning lady, drawing on window steam, revenge, sexual harassment, topless woman, tower, window cleaner
Histoire
In 'Der Fensterputzer,' shy window cleaner Anton instantly falls in love with Sophie, a waitress working at the top of a TV tower in Berlin. He starts drawing tic-tac-toe boards on the windows to engage her attention while she's changing into her uniform. They enjoy their playful interaction until Sophie's jealous boss interrupts them and harasses Sophie. Seeing this, Anton becomes enraged, grabs a large sledgehammer, and takes revenge on the boss.
Résumé
'Der Fensterputzer' is a short German film directed by Veit Helmer in 1993, blending elements of action, comedy, and romance. Set atop a TV tower in Berlin, the story revolves around Anton, a window cleaner who finds love at first sight with Sophie, a waitress working in the café at the top of the tower. Their unique courtship involves drawing games on the windows using steam as a canvas. However, their budding relationship is threatened when Sophie's boss becomes jealous and harassing. The short film explores themes of instant attraction, workplace harassment, and romantic intervention with a comedic touch.