On this year’s edition of Diagonale Film Festival in Graz – the review of a selection of Austrian films we are glad to participate in three categories:
OLYA’S LOVE, dir. Kirill Sakharnov, AT-RU, 68min, feat. documentary
editing; Maxim Kliewer (aea)
logline:
“Olya´s Love” is a film about a lesbian couple living in Russia. Olya is a fighter, active member of the LGBT-community, her partner Galiya doesn´t want to let politics rule her life. Their love is strong, and they want to have a baby together. When Russian Duma launches their discriminating laws against homosexuals, Olya starts to fight even stronger. But same time their love is put to the test.
screenings:
19.03. 16h Schubert Kino
21.03. 23h Schubert Kino
LIEBLING, dir. Sebastian Schmidl, AT, 40min, medium length film
editing: Lisa Geretschläger, cinematography: Georg Weiss, producer: Alexandra Makarova
logline:
“Liebling” is the story of a couple facing the ruins of what used to be a happy relationship. Tamara is intending on finally breaking up with Hans. Spending a last weekend together they clash with each other once again; letting them clearly know why their relationship failed. But at the same time they have to realize that going separate ways is harder than they had ever thought…
screenings:
18.03. 16h KIZ Royal Kino
20.03. 21h Annenhof Kino
DER DAMM, dir. Nikolaus Müller, AT, 30min, short film
cinematography: Roman Chalupnik (aac)
logline:
On a hike the long-term pair Catherine and Chris encounter a small, abandoned girl. The excursion becomes a sample for their relationship.
screenings:
19.03. 21h Annenhof Kino
21.03. 23h Annenhof Kino