A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love

Milan Herms, Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Milan Herms, Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Sophie Rois, Milan Herms
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Milan Herms
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Udo Kier, Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Milan Herms, Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film

Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love by Nicolette Krebitz
DEU, FRA 2022, Competition
© Reinhold Vorschneider / Komplizen Film
“Irresistible” is the term that springs to mind when describing this light-footed and humorous story of an impossible love affair between a thief and a lady. Director Nicolette Krebitz handles the fragile balance between the dictates of society and the heart with great care. The fresh breath of freedom blows through a narrative that makes room for a nod to old West Berlin, some gentle teasing of Germany’s French neighbours, and even a ghost that is chased away to make way for new possibilities. But most of all, A E I O U is a passionate love letter to Sophie Rois and, perhaps through her, all the brilliant actors neglected by an industry all too fond of young blood. Well, it turns out that these young players, embodied here by newcomer Milan Herms, not only look up to their more experienced peers, they truly love them.
With
- Sophie Rois (Anna)
- Udo Kier (Michel)
- Milan Herms (Adrian)
- Nicolas Bridet (Inspector Gregori)
Crew
Written and Directed by | Nicolette Krebitz |
Cinematography | Reinhold Vorschneider |
Editing | Bettina Böhler |
Sound Design | Luise Hofmann |
Sound | Uve Haußig |
Production Design | Sylvester Koziolek |
Costumes | Tabassom Charaf |
Make-Up | Anne Moralis, Ragna Jornitz |
Casting | Nina Haun |
Assistant Director | Claudia Beewen |
Production Manager | Gabi Lins |
Producers | Janine Jackowski, Jonas Dornbach, Maren Ade |
Executive Producer | Ben von Dobeneck |
Co-Producers | Jean-Christophe Reymond, Peter Hartwig |
Co-Production |
Kazak Productions Paris kineo Filmproduktion Potsdam SWR Baden-Baden Arte Straßburg |
World Sales
The Match Factory
http://www.the-match-factory.com http://www.the-match-factory.com
Produced by
Komplizen Film

Moritz Bleibtreu, Milan Herms, Sophie Rois, Nicolas Bridet
The actors at the premiere.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022

Sophie Rois, Mariette Rissenbeek, Nicolas Bridet, Nicolette Krebitz, Janine Jackowski, Carlo Chatrian, Milan Herms, Jonas Dornbach
The film team with Berlinale’s Executive Director (2nd from left) and Berlinale’s Artistic Director (3rd from right).
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022

Sophie Rois
The actor on the Red Carpet.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022

Nicolette Krebitz
The director at the Photo Call.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022

Nicolette Krebitz
The filmmaker directs her actors during the Photo Call.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022

Milan Herms
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022
© Jens Koch

Nicolas Bridet
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022
© Jens Koch

Sophie Rois
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022
© Jens Koch

Nicolette Krebitz
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe · Competition · Feb 13, 2022
© Jens Koch
Nicolas Bridet, Sophie Rois, Milan Herms, Nicolette Krebitz, Janine Jackowski
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love
Competition · Press Conference · Feb 13, 2022
Press Conference at full length
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe | A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love
Competition · Red Carpet · Feb 13, 2022
Nicolette Krebitz

The director was born in West Berlin, Germany. She studied ballet at the Ballet Centrum in Berlin and then took a degree at the Fritz Kirchhoff School of Acting. Since 1982, she has appeared in various television and feature films. After making her directing debut with Jeans, she has alternated between being in front of and behind the camera. Her third feature film, Wild, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She received the 2019 Art Berlin Prize in the film and media category.
Filmography
1999 Mon cherie; short film 2000 Jeans 2006 Das Herz ist ein dunkler Wald 2009 Die Unvollendete; segment of the episodic film “Germany 09” 2010 Epigenetik; short film, co-director: Jonas Weber-Herrera 2016 Wild 2022 A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe (A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love)
Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2022