No Place to Go (2000 film)

No Place to Go (German: Die Unberührbare) is a 2000 German drama film directed by Oskar Roehler. It stars Hannelore Elsner in the leading role as Hanna Flanders, a successful writer struggling with depression and addiction in the newly unified Berlin.

The film explores themes of societal change, artistic disillusionment, and personal disintegration in the context of post-reunification Germany. Hanna, a celebrated East German author, finds herself increasingly alienated by the commercialism and superficiality of the West, which clashes with her socialist ideals and artistic integrity. She battles writer's block, self-doubt, and a growing dependence on alcohol and drugs.

The narrative follows Hanna's descent as she grapples with her internal demons and the external pressures of a changing world. She navigates a complex web of relationships, including her estranged son, her publisher, and various acquaintances who offer fleeting moments of connection but ultimately fail to provide lasting solace.

No Place to Go is notable for Elsner's compelling performance, which earned her significant critical acclaim, and its unflinching portrayal of a woman struggling with mental illness and addiction. The film offers a bleak but poignant commentary on the human condition and the challenges of finding meaning and purpose in a rapidly transforming society.