The Newt Congress (2022)
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
Directors:
Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli.
Writers:
Matthias Sahli, Immanuel Esser.
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Ursula Bienz as |
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Tobias Bienz as |
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Wiebke Mollenhauer as Kongressmensch |
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Linda Gunst as |
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Peter Hottinger as |
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Urs-Peter Wolters as |
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Magdalena Neuhaus as Kongressmensch |
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Marina Guerrini as Kongressmensch |
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Roman Weishaupt as Kongressmensch |
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Urs Humbel as A |
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Manuela Biedermann as Syndikat |
| Directing | Immanuel Esser | Director |
| Directing | Matthias Sahli | Director |
| Writing | Matthias Sahli | Screenplay |
| Writing | Immanuel Esser | Screenplay |
| Writing | Karel Čapek | Story |