In 1930s Berlin, a strict and respected literature professor, Mr. Immanuel Rath, finds himself trapped in a monotonous and predictable life, marked by the routine of his work and the disapproval of his colleagues. However, everything changes when he discovers an intriguing cabaret singer named Lola Lola, famous for her seductive personality and talent on stage. Captivated by her and the hedonistic world she represents, Rath decides to attend one of her shows, where he becomes completely enthralled.
As the professor's obsession with the enigmatic Lola grows, he begins to neglect his work and reputation, becoming a comic figure in the eyes of his students and friends. Lola, aware of her power over him, manipulates him into abandoning his former life and plunging into the revelry of the cabaret. This forbidden romance leads Rath into a spiral of self-destruction where his dignity and academic respect fade away.
Ultimately, amid passion and despair, the professor realizes that his love for Lola has altered his life in irreversible ways. In a tragic conclusion, he faces the consequences of his decisions, questioning the nature of desire, love, and identity in a constantly changing society. This intense and melancholic story reveals the struggles between duty and pleasure, the intellectual and the carnal, leaving the audience reflecting on the choices that define us all.