Axel Schäffler

The film adaptation of a carnival play by Hans Sachs from 1551. When a lecherous priest, a gullible farmer, a charming farmer's wife, and a hungry scholar come together, the devil can't be far away.

As a horror scenario, a male nightmare, or a female fantasy, this short film tells the story of the end of a romantic relationship. A young man is abandoned by his lover and sees only one way to win her back. By the fire in the forest at night, he gets involved with dark figures at the gallows. Inexperienced in dealing with evil, he does not understand the rules of their game. The sensually beautiful lover chooses the winner.

The devil meets death at a crossroads. Together they continue on their way, resulting in a series of incidents. A farmer is executed, two men are incited to commit the deadly sins of "drunkenness" and "lust" – while a final confrontation looms. The Savior enters the scene to put a stop to the troublemakers with two powerful punches.