Die Frau in mir

Georg Sommer is the archetypal macho: late-night conquests, flashy cars and a prized promotion waiting at a champagne company. His pattern collapses when Wally appears and takes the job he expected, insisting she is the woman inside him, his feminine side made visible. Wally arrives with unnerving knowledge of Georg's private life, including the vulnerabilities around his brother Micha, who was left with an intellectual disability after a serious car accident. Georg tries to shrug her off, confident he'll reclaim control, but Wally quickly charms Lisa and his coworkers. As alliances shift at the office and at home, Georg's easy authority starts to slip, and Wally refuses to vanish without contesting her right to exist. Tone blends humor and unease.

Directed by Michael Rowitz, Die Frau in mir premiered in 2013. The German-language film was based on an original screenplay and stars Maximilian von Pufendorf and Mirjam Weichselbraun, supported by Matthias Buss, Tino Mewes and veteran Wolfgang Böck on screen.

The film had a limited theatrical run mainly in German-speaking markets, and no widely published worldwide gross is available. It later appeared on regional television and at several festivals, where it reached its core audience beyond cinemas in Europe overall.

Audiences and critics reacted to the film's gender-bending premise and the lead's double performance, often focusing on how identity, masculinity, duty and sibling loyalty are handled. Its tone mixes romantic moments with surreal elements to unsettle expectations. It prompted discussions about authenticity, responsibility and how men perform under workplace pressure.

Though not a mainstream international success, the movie sparked conversations in German-speaking media about gender roles, workplace ambition and what it means to present a public persona. Its unusual premise made it a touchstone for local panels and social discussion. It remains a reference point for regional debates on masculinity.