Wieland's tragicomic and philosophical film narratives probe childhood, language and power structures with delicate irony

Blending absurdity with humor, Songs for the Unwanted is a richly layered inquiry into the work of Gernot Wieland (born 1968). Known for his voiceover-driven films that merge drawing and claymation, Wieland builds a world where autobiography, fiction and psychoanalysis converge.