The Kiss of the Grasshopper
A film by Elmar Imanov
In a magic realistic world, Bernard, a troubled young man, seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.
- SYNOPSIS
Bernard is a middle-aged freelance writer with a penchant for orderliness. He lovingly wraps each of his books in paper. Bernard also finds solace in crafting vehicles. His unusual pet is a cuddly sheep, a source of warmth and comfort that aids his sleep.
Despite a turbulent relationship marked by frequent breakups, Bernard deeply loves his girlfriend, Agata. But his strongest bond is with his father, Carlos. Tragedy strikes when Carlos is violently attacked, resulting in a severe concussion. Medical tests reveal a grim diagnosis: a brain tumour. Carlos faces a difficult choice, with surgery offering a 50% chance of survival. Without it, death is certain. Carlos makes his decision, leaving Bernard in shock and strange in his own world.
Details
Details: 4K, 129’, Germany, Luxembourg, Italy
Genere: drama, grotesque
Subject: Elmar Imanov
Script: Elmar Imanov
Director of photography: Borris Kehl
Music: Kyan Bayani
Production Design: Mariam Iakobashvili, Giorgi Karalashvili, Mira Laczkovski, Marie Schäder
Costume designers: Mira Laczkowski, Marie Schäder
Costumes: Carmen Di Pinto
Make-up artist: Ina Chochol
Editor: Beppe Leonetti
Sound: Arnaud Mellet
Sound mix: Michel Schillings
Cast: Lenn Kudrjawizki, Michael Hanemann, Sophie Mousel
Producer: Eva Blondiau
Co-producers: Adolf El Assal, Marta Zaccaron
Production: Color of May
Co-Production(s): Wady Films, Incipit Film
Status: in distribution
With the support of: Fondo Audiovisivo FVG, Ministero della Cultura, Creative Europe, WDR-Arte, NRW, BKM, DFFF, Film Fund Luxembourg
