English titles are rather rare in “crime scenes”. But since the new Munich case revolved around dreams, it was immediately christened internationally compatible “Dreams”.
Because in the film a young woman wasn’t sure whether she really committed a murder or just dreamed it …
BILD answers the most important questions about crime novels.
► What is lucid dreaming?
Luzid stands for “light”. The film says that whoever dreams lucidly can control their dreams. The dream researcher Dr. Brigitte Holzinger (68), head of the Vienna Institute for Dream and Consciousness Research, is a lucid dreamer herself.
She to BILD: “As a psychotherapist, I don’t really like the term ‘control dreams’ because the words ‘control’ or ‘control’ have the potential for those affected to get too involved or suppress some things. I would describe it as a dream state in which one recognizes that one is dreaming and at the same time is aware that one can make decisions. For example, you can wake yourself up and reflect if you are dreaming lucidly. “
The commissioners wonder about the puzzling case
► Can you really not know if you murdered someone?
Holzinger: “That is a little overdrawn. I’ve never had a woman for days not knowing what she really experienced and what she dreamed. Neither do I, of course. In my opinion, that only works if medication or drugs are involved. “
► Can everyone control their dreams?
The expert says: “In principle, anyone can dream lucidly or learn to do so. The longer you can sleep, the easier it gets. This is a form of concentration. 20 to 25 percent have dreamed before and also knew that they were dreaming, we call this a prelucid dream. It is completely lucid when they are also aware that they can make decisions or influence the action. “
► Can you really sleep better from dates?
Yes! With the help of the fruit, Inspector Leitmayr finds his way to sleep in the “crime scene”. And there is a reason for this: In addition to potassium and magnesium, dates contain the amino acid tryptophan, which our body converts into the hormone melatonin. This is known for its calming effects on the nerves and promotes falling asleep in the case of insomnia.
► What is dissociative amnesia?
This form of forgetting is mentioned several times in the film. Dream researcher Holzinger: “Dissociative amnesia is an unconscious avoidance or suppression of memories and is usually caused by trauma. You can then not remember what you have experienced or dreams in order to protect yourself. “
► What is Rem Sleep?
Another technical term from the crime thriller. Holzinger: “REM sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement, is the stage of sleep that is accompanied by dreams. You dream in REM sleep, actually always, as far as you know so far. We assume, however, that one also dreams in other stages of sleep or experiences similar dreams. “
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► What is focal dystonia?
The most special term in the movie. The dream researcher explains it like this: “Focal dystonia is, to put it simply, a neurological disorder or disease that causes muscle cramps, often in musicians when they practice too much too quickly. It can be an expression of emotional overload. “
Can the “crime scene” suspect actually play the violin?
► Yes! Newcomer Jara Bihler (24) played violinist Marina Eeden.
You to BILD: “I’m not a professional, but I played as a child.”