Germany 2025 19 min original version with English subtitles
by Mark Lorei
Script: Mathis van den Berg, DoP: Henning Wirtz, Editing: Jana Stallein, Music: Max Walter, Producer: Lotte Ruf, Cast: Luise Aschenbrenner, Gisa Flake, Kathrin Angerer, Wolf Danny Homann, Merlin Rose, Fabian Nolte
by Mark Lorei
Script: Mathis van den Berg, DoP: Henning Wirtz, Editing: Jana Stallein, Music: Max Walter, Producer: Lotte Ruf, Cast: Luise Aschenbrenner, Gisa Flake, Kathrin Angerer, Wolf Danny Homann, Merlin Rose, Fabian Nolte
A young baroness finds herself trapped in the centre of a Gothic fairy tale. While two brothers compete for her affection by completing mystical tasks, she attempts to break free from the patriarchal narrative.
Mark Lorei, born in Bocholt/Germany, studied history at the University of Münster/Germany. In 2022, he and Lotte Ruf were awarded a grant from the Mediengründerzentrum NRW for their joint company Goldstoff Filme. He also served as Head of the Media Production Department at the State Media Centre for Westphalia from 2020 to 2024. His series HAUS KUMMERVELDT won the Grimme Special Prize in 2024. He works as a director, producer and writer.
Filmography (selection): 2023 HAUS KUMMERVELDT (series), 2025 DIE BARONESSE, 2026 DER KORREKTE DIENER UND DIE SILBERLÖFFEL-AFFÄRE
Awards: 3rd Place in the City of Hof’s Audience Choice Short Film Award Competition (Hof International Film Festival, Germany 2025)
Filmography (selection): 2023 HAUS KUMMERVELDT (series), 2025 DIE BARONESSE, 2026 DER KORREKTE DIENER UND DIE SILBERLÖFFEL-AFFÄRE
Awards: 3rd Place in the City of Hof’s Audience Choice Short Film Award Competition (Hof International Film Festival, Germany 2025)
Contact
Goldstoff Filme
www.goldstoff-filme.de
Lotte Ruf
lotte.ruf@goldstoff-filme.de