Completed - SWISS-GERMAN - Crime, Biography, Drama - 92 minutes
One of the best runners in Switzerland tries to overcome his tragic childhood and the recent suicide of his brother by robbing innocent women at night. Based on a true story.
Year of production : 2018 Director(s) : Hannes BAUMGARTNER Writer(s) : Stefan STAUB, Hannes BAUMGARTNER Cast : Max HUBACHER, Annina EULING, Luna WEDLER, Sylvie ROHRER, Christophe SERMET, Saladin DELLERS Producer(s) : Stefan EICHENBERGER (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH), Ivan MADEO (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH), Urs FREY (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH)
How does one become a murderer? After a difficult childhood, Jonas Widmer seems to have found his way in life – the young man is considered one of the most talented long-distance runners in Switzerland. In addition to his athleticism, Jonas works as a successful chef in a restaurant, maintains a relationship with his adoptive mother and is planning to move in with his girlfriend Simone. If only his recurring dreams about meeting his deceased brother who took his own life two years ago would just go away… Jonas is being followed by a dark shadow. Unable to verbalize his internal struggles, Jonas develops a tragic double life in an attempt to overcome his despair.
Country(ies) : SWITZERLAND
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San Sebastian 2018 (New Directors Competition)Zurich FF 2018 (Focus Competition, Special Jury Mention)Athens International Film Festival 2018 (International Competition)Zurich Film Awards 2018 (Beset Film)Braunschweig International Filmfest 2019 (Best Newcomer Talent)