Andrea Gets a Divorce

The film starring Birgit Minichmayr tells the story of rural policewoman Andrea, who wants a divorce and become a detective inspector in the city, but then gets involved in a hit-and-run when her drunken husband runs out in front of her car after a birthday party.

[1] It was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 18 February 2024.

In addition to direction he has written script and played the role of the religious teacher Franz in the film.

[5] Andrea Gets a Divorce had its world premiere on 18 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Panorama.

[9] Susanne Gottlieb reviewing the film at Berlinale for Cineuropa wrote, "Josef Hader’s tragicomedy tells the story of a small-town policewoman who aspires to become something more, while running into unforeseen challenges.

Birgit Minichmayr at the Romy TV awards 2009