Simon and other pupils escape from their PE lesson to a lush countryside. He finds it difficult to connect with his rebellious and free-spirited classmates. Against a backdrop of inflatable mattresses and light chatter, time flows slowly like a river. While the teenagers are looking for an escape from boredom, Simon is interested in other things. When Mari appears, an unexpected event transports them both to another space - timeless and stagnant. This unconventional and ambitious film explores loneliness and the clash between individuality and community through associative shots.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 34 min.
- Country, year
- Germany, Switzerland, 2024
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- German
- Subtitles
- English, Lithuanian
- Age rating
- Pegi 13
Credits
- Director
- Willy Hans
- Screenplay
- Willy Hans
- Producers
- Julia Cöllen, Matthias Huser, Karsten Krause, Michela Pini, Frank Scheuffele
- Cinematography
- Paul Spengemann
- Music
- Christoph Blawert, Daniel Hobi, Isolée
- Cast
- Malene Becker, Shadi Eck, Valentina Fischli
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- Specialusis paminėjimas „Pardo Verde Ricola“
Director
Willy Hans
Born in Fribourg, Willy Hans studied in Hamburg under Angela Shanelec and Wim Wenders. As a student, he won major awards at the Rotterdam and Cannes festivals. Skill Issue is his debut film at the Locarno Film Festival.
