In a remote village in Bavaria, a community finds itself trapped in the opaque fog of history and despair. Everything revolves around an enigmatic inventor named Klaus, who has discovered a method to produce colored glass that can reflect not only light but also the deepest emotions and thoughts of those who dare to look into it. However, the intriguing project soon begins to crumble, pushing its inhabitants to the brink of madness.
As the mysterious effects of the glass become evident, tension grows in the village. The characters begin to suffer from strange visions, revealing dark secrets and hidden desires. The boundary between reality and madness blurs, as the atmosphere becomes increasingly oppressive. Klaus becomes an almost mythical figure, wielding the power to influence the lives of others, but he also faces his own fragility.
The story is not only an exploration of creativity and madness, but also a commentary on human nature and the struggle for emotional connection. With a visual aesthetic that challenges the conventions of cinema of its time, the film offers a unique sensory experience that invites the viewer to reflect on the human condition and the fragility of reality. In this surreal journey, each glance at the glass reveals a new nuance of the complexity of life.