FUNFAIR AFFAIR

A fatal accident on THE BEAST turns the life of a successful, traveling show family upside down. Fresh mom Diana starts making illegal deals with obscure tech-entrepreneur Merle DeClerq to heal her partner’s PTSD and save their business. In return Merle expects Diana to distribute her magic mushrooms across Europe, hidden in their new roller coaster. When Diana hires helping hand Bogdan, actually an undercover, she spirals down into her worst nightmare.Author statementWhen I first watched the documentary "Achterbahn" two years ago, about Berlin’s closed fairground Spreepark, I was struck by the tragic fate of the Witte-family. It reminded me of ancient Greek myths. Suddenly the story angle of a young show-mother and her struggle came to my mind: How to care in a careless society? In a time where many people suffer from loneliness and mental health issues, this tv show highlights the importance of care and collaboration way beyond motherhood itself. By showing Diana’s fight for [...] Project details and contacts on Series Mania+