The film opens with Viktor’s estate—a surreal oasis of luxury surrounded by war’s destruction. Refugees and soldiers alike are welcomed with open arms to his seemingly endless parties. Elena arrives, disguising herself as a maid. She quickly realizes Viktor knows her true identity but allows her to stay, making her the target of his manipulations. Otto Weiss grows suspicious of Viktor’s intentions but is drawn to the excess, becoming increasingly corrupted. Viktor hosts increasingly wild and unhinged events: masquerade balls, feasts where food is wasted in front of starving guests, and midnight hunts in the nearby woods. Leo begins documenting the chaos but finds himself complicit, engaging in the debauchery to gain Viktor’s favor. Flashbacks reveal Viktor’s dark past: his family’s betrayal of the local Jewish community and his guilt, which manifests as lavish self-destruction. Elena begins plotting her escape but is drawn into Viktor’s world, even as she uncovers the true cost of his hospitality—those who defy him disappear into the woods, never to return.
Story added by amrowe8596 on December 4, 2024
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