Once an ornamental hermit, Friedrich Lichtenstein has become a German media darling. After shocking success in a web-only advertisement for a German supermarket chain, Lichtenstein skyrocketed into fame. This film by Jan Schmidt-Garre explores the life of this artist, actor, chansonnier, and utopist. From his early career as a cook, to his degree in puppetry, to his 2000 theater production Afternoon Sleep- this film shows a talented artist to the world.