Milena Engels

Milena Engels, played by Nicolette Krebitz, is a complex character in Tom Tykwer's film 'Das Licht'. As a development aid worker, she frequently travels to Nairobi to work on building a theater, embodying the aspirations and moral dilemmas of a self-righteous liberal elite. Her character reflects the struggles of modern family dynamics and the challenges of addressing personal and societal issues amidst a backdrop of privilege and discontent.