The heat of cheat

A film by Sibylle Smolka | 2021 | arte | ZDF

Ever since couples have existed, so have affairs. The mixture of erotic adventure and moral misconduct has always attracted plenty of public attention. However, the practice, perception and judgment of affairs have changed greatly during the last 15 years, which has gone largely unnoticed.

The entertaining and informative film will get to the bottom of these contradictory forces that entangle us in fiery, complicated and painful affairs in an age of heightened self-realization. It will show how couples can cope with and master the ensuing chaos.