In the calm expanse of the Elbe, where the evening sun bathes the decommissioned cruise ships in a soft light, a story of longing and waiting begins. A young man, played by Marian Freistühler, finds himself on the banks of this mighty river, surrounded by strolling couples gazing into the sunset. His thoughts drift to an uncertain message that could determine his future destiny. The melancholy scenery becomes the setting for an inner drama as he imagines embarking on a journey himself – a journey that unexpectedly takes him on board one of these gigantic, abandoned ships. This 25-minute short fiction film, a work by Marian Freistühler for his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the HFBK, under the supervision of Prof. Robert Bramkamp and Prof. Angela Schanelec, is a reflection on loneliness, hope and the fleeting moments of life. In a world that seems to stand still, the protagonist searches for a spark of connection in an increasingly isolated environment. Julian Gillmann's camerawork captures every nuance of this introspective journey, supported by the atmospheric sounds masterfully crafted by Erik Merlin Kierzek and Ruben Christiansen. In a time marked by insecurity and a longing for closeness, this film proves to be a poetic piece of contemporary cinematic art that touches both visually and emotionally and inspires reflection.
A soft-apocalyptic rom-com featuring sunsets and sweets.
In the calm expanse of the Elbe, where the evening sun bathes the decommissioned cruise ships in a soft light, a story of longing and waiting begins. A young man, played by Marian Freistühler, finds himself on the banks of this mighty river, surrounded by strolling couples gazing into the sunset. His thoughts drift to an uncertain message that could determine his future destiny. The melancholy scenery becomes the setting for an inner drama as he imagines embarking on a journey himself – a journey that unexpectedly takes him on board one of these gigantic, abandoned ships.
This 25-minute short fiction film, a work by Marian Freistühler for his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the HFBK, under the supervision of Prof. Robert Bramkamp and Prof. Angela Schanelec, is a reflection on loneliness, hope and the fleeting moments of life. In a world that seems to stand still, the protagonist searches for a spark of connection in an increasingly isolated environment. Julian Gillmann's camerawork captures every nuance of this introspective journey, supported by the atmospheric sounds masterfully crafted by Erik Merlin Kierzek and Ruben Christiansen.
In a time marked by insecurity and a longing for closeness, this film proves to be a poetic piece of contemporary cinematic art that touches both visually and emotionally and inspires reflection.