It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.

[5] In a huge new supermarket in the eastern provinces, a withdrawn young man called Christian is hired to help stock the drinks aisle.

He also catches the eye of the young blonde Marion, who looks after the confectionery aisle and considers herself a queen bee.

Bruno's unhappiness results from his loss of status at reunification, when all he could get was this low-grade job, and he hangs himself.

The site's critical consensus reads, "A gently beguiling workplace romance with real heart, In the Aisles elevates its relatable story with a pair of outstanding lead performances.