Human relationships are fickle; missed opportunities, one night stands, jealousy, yearning & unfulfilled desire. All these happen around Mara, our static figure on the sidelines. Is she taking a break from the sinewy human connections because of the STD or is she somewhat autistic the way talented people are? Does the spider which gets passed on from her to others & back, signify a disease or desire or both? Decidedly formalist, #TheGirlandTheSpider is wondrous filmmaking. #germancinema #Zürcher