Backstage (2026)
Theater actor Lukas becomes entangled in a toxic relationship with his influential director Cosima. What begins as a harmless flirtation between the two increasingly develops into a perfidious game of seduction, power, and manipulation. When Philippe, a charismatic actor from Cosima's past, appears, the situation begins to escalate.
Director: Emile V. Schlesser
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Jonathan Joel Albrecht as |
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Sascha Ley as |
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Tommy Schlesser as |
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Jil Devresse as |
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Mayalani Moes as |
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Leo Folschette as |
| Directing | Emile V. Schlesser | Director |
| Writing | Emile V. Schlesser | Writer |
| Writing | Jonas Brand | Writer |
| Editing | Emile V. Schlesser | Editor |
| Camera | Thorsten Harms | Director of Photography |
| Production | Fabien Colas | Producer |
| Production | Emile V. Schlesser | Producer |