Impetus (2022)
Paulinus is a young novice at a small Austrian monastery in 1929. In a few days he will take his final vows and become a full member of the order. His only contact to the outside world is Jakob, a young farmer, who visits the monastery every day to deliver errands. When Paulinus' feelings for Jakob start to grow beyond their friendship, he finds himself at a crossroads between God and the world. Before he can make his life's most important decision, he needs to uncover where he belongs in life.
Director:
Benjamin Knoebl
Writer:
Benjamin Knoebl
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Markus Freistätter as Paulinus |
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Felix Stichmann as Jakob |
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Uli Pleßmann as Aloisius |
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Daniel Seniuk as Johannes |
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Simone Fuith as Pepi |
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Valentina Waldner as Maria |
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Helga Palatin as Resa |
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Johannes Seilern as Abt |
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Nikolai Baar-Baarenfels as Hansi |
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Hannes Bickel as Father |
| Writing | Benjamin Knoebl | Screenplay |
| Editing | Benjamin Knoebl | Editor |
| Camera | Sebastian Thaler | Director of Photography |
| Production | Benjamin Knoebl | Producer |
| Directing | Benjamin Knoebl | Director |