STILL LIFE
synopsis
A father pays prostitutes to play the role of his own daughter. 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, while his sister wants to sort out her memories on her own. Despite her 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.
international title: | Still Life |
original title: | Stillleben |
country: | Austria |
year: | 2011 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Sebastian Meise |
film run: | 78' |
screenplay: | Thomas Reider, Sebastian Meise |
cast: | Fritz Hörtenhuber, Daniela Golpashin, Christoph Luser, Roswitha Soukup, Anja F. Plaschg |
cinematography by: | Gerald Kerkletz |
film editing: | Julia Drack |
music: | Soap&Skin |
producer: | Oliver Neumann |
production: | Freibeuter Film, Lotus Film |