Genre
Synopsis
The high-rise building near the forest is famous for its carefully curated community. As a dog disappears and her daughter refuses to leave the bathroom, security officer ANNA faces an absurd battle against the fear, that slowly spreads among the residents and shakes the utopia with a view.
Bio
Natalia Sinelnikova is a writer and director based in Berlin. She studied Culture Studies in Hildesheim, focusing on theatre and photography, and film directing at Babelsberg Film University in Potsdam. Her short film Weeping Willows was screened at various international festivals. In 2016, she was a member of the Debut Film Jury of the Festival of East European Cinema Cottbus and in 2021 was part of the ZFF Academy at Zurich Film Festival. Natalia is a member of the Jewish artists' network "Dagesh". Her debut feature film We Might As Well Be Dead premiered at the Berlinale Film Festival in 2022 and will have its international premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2022.
Screening History
World Premiere - Berlinale Film Festival 2022
Tribeca 2022
Awards History
Cinechromatix Italy 2021 - Postproduction Award
True Colours International Distribution Prize 2021
International Works In Progress 2021 - Jury Special Mention Winner
Tribeca 2022 - Best Cinematography
Credits
Actor - Ioana Iacob
Producer - Julia Wagner
Cinematographer - Jan Mayntz
