The Forest Within (2025)
The student Jan gets along better with animals than with people. The shy young man is particularly fond of snakes, some of which he keeps at home. The two fall in love when he meets the radical animal rights activist and environmental activist Alice at his university. Jan's life then begins to change suddenly. He is overwhelmed by his intense feelings and social life with Alice. From then on his perception begins to become distorted. Jan feels like she has to take active action against various threats. Although Alice supports him, he loses himself in his madness and love for her.
Director: Sebastian Fritzsch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 10, 2025
Cast
- Leonard Scheicher - Jan
- Lia von Blarer - Alice
- Hendrik Heutmann - Fabian
- Susanne Blodt - Lucy
- Liliom Lewald - Robert
- Viola Neumann - Prof. Zilkens
- Martin Horn - Michael Weber
- Luca Müller - Moritz
- Thekla Viloo Fliesberg - Betty
- Cedric Sprick
Screenplay
Music: Gregor Schwellenbach
Cinematography: Bernhard Keller
Editing: Christian Krämer
Production: 2Pilots Filmproduction, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Sebastian Fritzsch
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Forest Within about?
- The student Jan gets along better with animals than with people. The shy young man is particularly fond of snakes, some of which he keeps at home. The two fall in love when he meets the radical animal rights activist and environmental activist Alice at his university. Jan's life then begins to change suddenly. He is overwhelmed by his intense feelings and social life with Alice. From then on his perception begins to become distorted. Jan feels like she has to take active action against various threats. Although Alice supports him, he loses himself in his madness and love for her.
- Who directed The Forest Within?
- The Forest Within was directed by Sebastian Fritzsch.
- Who stars in The Forest Within?
- The Forest Within stars Leonard Scheicher, Lia von Blarer, Hendrik Heutmann, Susanne Blodt, Liliom Lewald, Viola Neumann.
- How long is The Forest Within?
- The Forest Within has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Forest Within?
- The Forest Within is a Drama film.
- Where was The Forest Within produced?
- The Forest Within was produced in Germany.