"Speaking up about one's identity in the military" - A depiction of military personnel revealing their sexual orientation
In the world of Austrian cinema, the upcoming film 'Eismayer' is generating a significant amount of buzz. Scheduled to air on Arte this Friday at 8:15 PM, the film tells the story of Charles Eismayer, a Vice Lieutenant known for being one of the toughest trainers in the Austrian Armed Forces.
Charles Eismayer, portrayed impressively by Gerhard Liebmann, is among the first in the Austrian Armed Forces to have publicly come out as gay. His tough and crude demeanor is evident in various scenes, including a challenging sequence where the soldiers are supposed to walk across a wire over a mountain stream.
Among the newly recruited soldiers is Mario Falak, who is openly gay and played strongly by Luka Dimić. In a round with his fellow soldiers, Falak says that Eismayer is hard but fair. This dynamic is further explored as the film progresses, challenging stereotypes and perceptions of assumed masculinity and strength.
Director David Wagner met both Eismayer and Falak multiple times during his research for his first screenplay. It was interesting for Wagner to explore how much Eismayer polarizes people. Eismayer's language is crude, and he often uses threatening language towards recruits who don't keep up. However, his superiors criticize his manner, stating that it discourages people from joining the Austrian Armed Forces.
Despite the criticism, Eismayer finds an unlikely ally in Falak. After leaving the hospital, Mario trains Eismayer using Eismayer's methods until he's fit again. This bond is further strengthened when Eismayer falls ill with cancer, and Falak stands by him throughout his illness.
The film's producers, Arash T. Riahi and Sabine Gruber, state that it's important to tell such powerful stories based on real figures and true events, especially in times when right-wing or right-wing conservative governments are worsening the situation for the LGBTQ community. They believe that 'Eismayer' serves as a reminder of the importance of acceptance and understanding.
With its raw portrayal of Eismayer's daily life, including smoking, showering, training, coughing up blood, having sex, and aligning the shoes at home in neat rows, 'Eismayer' promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging film. Don't miss it on Arte this Friday evening at 8:15 PM.
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