Obituary | Short Film
In times of rape, kidnapping and sexual abuse, the short film “Obituary” takes up an explosive, relevant topic that not only dominates the headlines full of fear and crime. An award-winning psycho short film, produced in 48 hours by MusikAuge.
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SYNOPSIS
The film tells the martyrdom of a young woman in a rousing way. What initially appears as a love story à la Bollywood became a horror film about a victim's struggle for survival. Obituary soon leaves oppressive silence and dark spots on the psyche …
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PRODUCTION
The short film was awarded as the “Best Scary Film” at the third Cologne 47elf short film festival 2008 in Cologne. We were also nominated for the “Best Bollywood Scene” and the “Best Film in Competition”.
The theme (the last breath) and the obligatory props (Bene notepad, water wings, neck pillow, first aid kit and a vodka bottle) were announced on Friday evening. From there exactly 47 hours and 11 minutes remained to us to produce the #ShortFilm. Developing the idea, writing the script, searching for the actors and rehearsing the script with them, organizing the location, shooting, editing and delivering the short film – in just under 48 hours. The deadline for the #ShortFilmFestival was on Sunday evening.
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WHAT THE JURY SAYS
“Surprisingly subtle story. Well done!”
“The 'basement dungeon' is in the minds of many people because of the shocking incidents in Austria. The filmmakers show such a cruel situation from the perspective of a victim.”
“A short tragic story without frills, told to the point.”
“An independent variation on the current 'woman in the basement' theme. Bit by bit, the threat increases until the cruel end and continues in the audience's mind”
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WEBLINKS
• Philipp Peißen: https://www.peissen.com
• About the #Cologne47elf: http://www.cologne47elf.de
• All films of the competition 2008: • Cologne 47elf | 2008 | die Kurzfilme des F...
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CREDITS
Cast
• Natascha Manthe
• Christoph Türkay
Crew
• Philipp Peißen – director
• Bernadette Siebers – executive producer
• Daniel Zlotin – editor
• Jan Weiner – director of photography
• Birte Alexander – props, make-up
Supported by
• K+S Studios GmbH
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EQUIPMENT
• Panasonic AG-HVX200 camera
• Sony TRV-15 MiniDV camera
• 1000W tungsten spotlight
• Final Cut Pro HD
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