Pia, 26, is surrounded by chaos. Recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, she returns to
live with her parents. Determined to get back to a “normal” life, she starts a new job, reconnects
with her ex-boyfriend, takes her medication, and battles her inner demons. Yet the hardest part is
not losing herself among the many realities she creates. Premiering at the Berlinale, this debut
offers a vital and heartfelt look at mental health struggles that are still too often stigmatized in
our society.
Florian Pochlatko
An Austrian writer, director, and editor. He studied experimental media arts before moving on to
directing under Michael Haneke at the Vienna Film Academy, and later earned a master’s degree
in art criticism from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. His short film Erdbeerland won
several awards. Having worked as a graphic designer in the music industry and as a curator in
cultural institutions, he has returned to filmmaking with How to Be Normal and the Oddness of
the Other World.
Pia, 26, is surrounded by chaos. Recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, she returns to
live with her parents. Determined to get back to a “normal” life, she starts a new job, reconnects
with her ex-boyfriend, takes her medication, and battles her inner demons. Yet the hardest part is
not losing herself among the many realities she creates. Premiering at the Berlinale, this debut
offers a vital and heartfelt look at mental health struggles that are still too often stigmatized in
our society.
Florian Pochlatko
An Austrian writer, director, and editor. He studied experimental media arts before moving on to
directing under Michael Haneke at the Vienna Film Academy, and later earned a master’s degree
in art criticism from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. His short film Erdbeerland won
several awards. Having worked as a graphic designer in the music industry and as a curator in
cultural institutions, he has returned to filmmaking with How to Be Normal and the Oddness of
the Other World.
live with her parents. Determined to get back to a “normal” life, she starts a new job, reconnects
with her ex-boyfriend, takes her medication, and battles her inner demons. Yet the hardest part is
not losing herself among the many realities she creates. Premiering at the Berlinale, this debut
offers a vital and heartfelt look at mental health struggles that are still too often stigmatized in
our society.
Florian Pochlatko
An Austrian writer, director, and editor. He studied experimental media arts before moving on to
directing under Michael Haneke at the Vienna Film Academy, and later earned a master’s degree
in art criticism from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. His short film Erdbeerland won
several awards. Having worked as a graphic designer in the music industry and as a curator in
cultural institutions, he has returned to filmmaking with How to Be Normal and the Oddness of
the Other World.