Plötzlich 70!

Melanie loves her work, but often forgets about her boyfriend. He feels neglected. Later, she takes some time for him, but her work gets in the way again. This leads to a big argument that ends in a break-up. To relax, Melanie goes to a massage studio. There she tells the Thai masseuse about her problems. After the massage, Melanie lies down in her bed. When she wakes up the next morning, she has aged decades. She tries to find out what happened. But she has to come to terms with the fact that she is now 70 years old.

Directed by Matthias Steurer, Plötzlich 70! leans on a strong ensemble — Yvonne Catterfeld, Sonya Kraus, Ursela Monn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.