Die Vereinbarung
A Film by Falk Poetz
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© Mantikor Film
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© Mantikor Film
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© Mantikor Film
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© Mantikor Film
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© Mantikor Film
Synopsis
THE AGREEMENT
For his semester abroad, shy student Louis moves to Hamburg, ready to start a new chapter in his life. But his shared room is no longer available. In his misery, he finds a room in a chic penthouse. The landlord is the successful lawyer Clara, a beautiful, unapproachable woman in her 50s who makes Louis an unexpected offer: he can live free of charge, but has to sleep with her once a week. When Louis’ search remains without alternative, he gets involved in the deal.
The first night is full of compulsion and doubt, but Louis fulfills his duty. At a party he plays Clara’s lover and meets the young bon vivant Anna. Clara’s jealousy, her hatred of Anna and the disgrace of rejection grow bigger and bigger until she sees only one way out.
Director
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© Mantikor Film
Falk Poetz
Born in 1979, Falk studied directing for film and television and communications in Hamburg and Mittweida. After several short films, he shot commercials for e.g. Siemens, Holsten and BMW. In 2016 he founded the production company Mantikor Film. In 2017 he won the German Advertising Academy's promotional prize and produced his first international cinema commercial for Opel. This was followed by further commissions as an author and director in the advertising film sector. Falk Poetz lives and works in Hamburg Altona.
Awards + Festivals
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*SPECIAL FESTIVAL MENTION*8th DELHI SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Official Selection, Delhi, India)October 20, 2019
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*WINNER MAIN PRIZE*36th VIDEO/FILM DAYS (Official Selection, Mainz, Germany)October 25, 2019
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6th GOA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (Official Selection, Kothrud Pune, India)November 7, 2019
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22nd ICARO - FESTIVAL INT'L DE CINE EN CENTROAMÉRICA (Official Selection, Guatemala)November 8, 2019
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*AWARD OF DISTINCTION*CANADA SHORTS - CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FEST (Official Selection, Saint John, NB, Canada)December 14, 2019
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*GOLD BEST SHORT THRILLER* *GOLD BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS SHORT* *SILVER BEST DIRECTOR SHORT* *BRONZE BEST LEAD ACRESS SHORT*2nd QUARTER EDITION OF OUR QUEEN PALM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Official Selection, Palm Springs, CA, USA)May 23, 2020
Crew
Director |
Falk Poetz |
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Screenplay |
Falk Poetz |
Producer |
Lara von Kroge |
Associate Producer |
Falk Poetz, Sebastian Lier, Clara Schlicker |
Director of Photography |
Sebastian Lier |
Art Direction |
Malte Nitsche |
Costume Design |
Franziska Vogel |
Sound |
Simon Strasser |
Editor |
Leonard Ostermeier |
Sound Design |
Sebastian Bender |
Music |
Wouter Verhulst |
Cast
Louis |
David Nolden |
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Clara |
Jutta Fastian |
Anna |
Ariana Gansuh |
Christa (Cameo - as herself) |
Christa Krings |
Details
Running Time |
29:47 min |
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Shooting Format |
Digital 4K (RED raw) |
Screening Format |
DCP, BluRay, DVD, .mov, mp4 (HD) |
Aspect Ratio |
1:2.39 |
Sound |
Stereo, 5.1 |
Contact
FILM FESTIVAL AGENCY |
Markus Kaatsch |
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PRODUCER |
Mantikor Film |
DIRECTOR |
Falk Poetz |