Eva Herzig Movies

A same-sex couple puts their long-term relationship to the test as they negotiate the mechanics of having a baby in this German comedy. Sandra (Nicole Ansari) and Iris (Eva Gerzig) are a lesbian couple who have been partners for the past eight years. However, their relationship has hit a rough patch, and Iris thinks that they need something to solidify their commitment -- specifically, she wants to have a child. Sandra, an architect who is strongly devoted to her career, isn't so sure that this is a good idea, but Iris is convinced and begins pondering possible sperm donors. One day, Iris has a chance meeting with Antonio (Ralf Bauer), a friendly and good-looking man, and decides he's the right guy for the job. Sandra, however, is initially dubious since Antonio is one of her co-workers, and one she considers a rival. Instead of bringing Sandra and Iris together, the debate over Antonio only widens the rift between them. In time, Iris decides to take up with her friend Rosie (Viktoria Schubert), while Sandra indulges her love/hate relationship with Antonio by having a baby herself, with him as the donor. Zwei Frauen, Ein Mann und Ein Baby had its American premier at the 2001 San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; an English-dubbed version was prepared for possible wide release in the United States. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Vincenzo Salemme wrote, directed, and stars in this romantic comedy about an unusual agreement among friends. Salemme plays Roberto, a doctor with a roving eye for women, but he's always had a soft spot in his heart for a beautiful Swedish women named Frida (Eva Herzigova). Frida, however, is uncooperatively married to his best friend, Michele (Carlo Buccirosso). Roberto is diagnosed with a serious heart condition and instructed to travel to the United States for major surgery from which he is not likely to recover. Before Roberto leaves, he asks Michele for one final favor -- permission to make love to his wife, just once. Leading lady Herzigova is best known as a successful model who was the original poster girl for Wonderbra. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

In this charming fairy tale, a magical whale wreaks havoc in a small Austrian village. It all begins with a traveling showman and his giant stuffed whale. Roberto and his cetaceous companion have been touring the country for years. Just before he arrives at the aforementioned mountain village, he suffers a fatal heart attack. The townsfolk wheel the great whale into the town square and leave it there until they can find one of Roberto's relatives to pick it up. Eventually, they locate the lovely Sophie Moore. As she arrives, Carl is jilted by the free-spirited Maria at the alter. He vows never to leave the spot where she left him. But then he sees Sophie and changes his mind. The two pry open the whale's mouth and step into its belly. A magical feeling overtakes them and they make love. The entire time, Carl dreams of his Maria. Miraculously, she is waiting for him at the whale's mouth and is ready for marriage. Sophie doesn't know what to make of this turn of events. Suspecting the whale is magic, she quickly takes another lover into its bowels. Unfortunately, he was once jilted by Maria and wishes her to become a dog. The deed is done. Horrified, Sophie begins sleeping with every man in town in the hope that one will wish Maria was a woman again. Unfortunately, the men have other, more selfish wishes on their minds. Things get worse when Sophie discovers that the magic will only work once for each man. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi