Country: Switzerland, Germany
Year: 2022
Language: German
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Runtime: 16 mins.
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. This short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek's War with the Newts.
Sahli studied in Zurich (ZHdK) and Esser in Cologne (KHM). In their work they explore worlds similar to the one we live in, but slightly distorted by surreal elements. They are currently co-writing their first feature.
Director:
Matthias Sahli, Immanuel Esser
Cast
Ursula Bienz, Tobias Bienz, Wiebke Mollenhauer
Cinematography:
Rutherfoord Miriam
Production:
Filippo Bonacci
Screenplay:
Matthias Sahli, Immanuel Esser
Sound:
Godde Jan
Art Direction:
Bruggmann Lisa, Lüscher Fabian
contacto: matthias.sahli@posteo.ch
Screenings
León
22.7.2023
12:00 (Horario CST)
Teatro Estudio 
San Miguel de Allende
24.7.2023
18:00 (Horario CST)
Teatro Santa Ana