The shocking revelation concerning his long-secret obsession tears up the family‘s delicate fabric. The son blames himself, and he resolves to find out whether his father ever acted on his fantasies. Despite all uncertainties, their mother‘s reaction leaves no question as to what she thinks. The father ultimately has to find a way of coping with his shame and feelings of guilt.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 18 min.
- Country, year
- Austria, 2011
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- German
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Sebastian Meise
- Screenplay
- Sebastian Meise, Thomas Reider
- Cinematography
- Gerald Kerkletz
- Music
- Soap and Skin
- Cast
- Fritz Hörtenhuber, Anja Plaschg, Daniela Golpashin, Christoph Luser
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- selected for Bright Future programme
- Zabaltegi / Kutxa New Director‘s Award.
Director
Sebastian Meise
Sebastian Meise was born in 1976. He studied painting and philosophy before switching to film directing at Vienna Film Academy. He made several shorts and feature documentary Outing. Still Life is his first feature fiction film.
