The Serpent's Egg

Overview

Set against the backdrop of 1923 Berlin, Abel Rosenberg, an American circus acrobat, grapples with the aftermath of his brother's tragic suicide. Struggling to navigate a world rife with unemployment and despair, he finds himself ensnared in a battle against his own demons, including depression and alcoholism. As the Weimar Republic crumbles around him, Abel's fight for survival becomes a poignant reflection of the chaotic social landscape, highlighting the personal and collective turmoil of a nation in decline.