Winter monologues
Manuel Karel Seiler | 2024 | Drama, Comedy | 18.5 min
As Hanka and her grandfather Bobek open preserved jars, they delve into the past.
As Hanka and her grandfather Bobek open preserved jars, they delve into the past.
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Antoine glaubt fest an eine Sache: Seine Mutter komme sie ihn besuchen – als Engel.
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Julian, a simple farmer's son from the country side, loves his home in the mountains.
Ein Essay über geträumte Bilder und der Suche nach Wirklichkeit.
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Der Computerspezialist Adam wird in ein abgelegenes Kloster gerufen.
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Love is just a projection.
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Three thefts on an afternoon…
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Ein Paar liebt sich in einem Hotel.
The everyday meanness in life lure Andrea into the sidelines.
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