'' Wetlands '' ( ) is a 2013 German drama film directed by David Wnendt . It is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Charlotte Roche and focuses on feminist issues , sexuality , and coming of age . The film premiered in International competition at the 2013 Locarno International Film Festival on August 11 , 2013 . The film later premiered in-competition in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18 , 2014 . After its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival , Strand Releasing acquired the US distribution rights for the film
2014 Sundance Film Festival
2014 Sundance Film Festival
Wetlands (2013 film)