Eight Miles High

In Achim Bornhak's captivating film, we delve into the tumultuous life of Uschi Obermaier, a defining figure in Germany's 1968 movement and infamous groupie. At just sixteen years old, Uschi feels suffocated by her job at a Munich photo lab, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself catapulted into the heart of the city's vibrant club scene. Her newfound fame attracts the attention of Rainer Langhans, with whom she shares both ideals and a desire for adventure. Together, they move to Berlin and become residents of "Kommune 1," an experimental commune aimed at challenging political norms.Despite the group's expectations for her to fully immerse herself in their radical vision, Uschi refuses to be defined by politics alone. Instead, she embraces the freedom that comes with her newfound celebrity, using it as a platform to model and navigate the international music scene. As she leads legendary musicians astray, viewers are left questioning whether Uschi's unbridled spirit represents a defiant rejection of societal expectations or an irresponsible disregard for the very ideals she claims to support.