Der Eissturm

The atmosphere feels so chilling and detached—was this a conscious choice to mirror the winter setting or to reflect the characters' inner lives?

The sense of disillusionment and quiet despair really lingered. Were others moved by how subtle the conflicts felt, yet deeply impactful?

The icy landscape seemed to mirror the characters’ emotional states, but I wonder if the setting was also chosen for its cultural significance during that period.