
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
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 20 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Countr(ies): Netherlands
Language: German
English Subtitles: Yes
Captions: Open
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
Film Website: https://www.exosphere.com
Film Email: rianne@exosphere.com
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