Odessa

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World Premiere

Showings

Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.

April 14, 2026
11:50 am – 1:33 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
April 15, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:43 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 20 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Genre: Drama
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Countr(ies): Netherlands
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Language: German
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English Subtitles: Yes
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Captions: Open
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Release Year: 2026

Film Overview

In the wake of World War II, Josef leads his wife Irene and their young son Rolf through the beautiful yet unforgiving Dolomites, fleeing an unnamed threat. The tender way he cares for the boy shows Josef is a devoted father.

A wrong turn leads them into a hostile village where their cover is blown. After the violent pursuit that follows, the family is torn apart. Irene stays behind with Rolf, forcing Josef to continue alone.

Against the stark backdrop of the Dolomite peaks, the truth emerges through fragmented flashbacks: the audience discovers they have been trapped in their own empathy.

Film Contact: Rianne Beenes

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Harald Swinkels

Produced By

Rianne Beenes, Harald Swinkels

Screenwriting

Harald Swinkels, Caroline Bevaart

Cinematographers

Johan Dijkstra

Editors

Kevin Whelan

Principal Cast

Bastian Beyer, Magdalena Müller, Johannes Zeiler, Gonny Gaakeer