A Blackbird Sat on a Branch (2025)
A young man finds himself on a wide open field. He watches a group of people working hard to find something in this wasteland. But is what he sees true, or at least real? Then, the next thought floods his mind and he is taken by it. A memory of his father. The track through his memory leads him to an emotional day with his father, back then. Until the story begins to suffocate him and his younger self determines to escape, eventually landing at a familiar wide open field. Now the past and the present are intertwined and reality molts into a new and fantastic perspective.
Director: Marvin Gräter
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: June 9, 2025
Cast
- Jonathan Lade - Son (young adult)
- Jim Léon Sommerfeldt - Son (child)
- Oliver Seidel - Father
- Freya Kreutzkam - Group Leader
- Carole Marie Jachtmann - Archaeologist
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gordon Spandern
Editing: Javier Imaginario
Production: filmArche
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $5,000
Original Language: de
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
father son relationship, fantastic realism, childhood memory
More Films by Director: Marvin Gräter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Blackbird Sat on a Branch about?
- A young man finds himself on a wide open field. He watches a group of people working hard to find something in this wasteland. But is what he sees true, or at least real? Then, the next thought floods his mind and he is taken by it. A memory of his father. The track through his memory leads him to an emotional day with his father, back then. Until the story begins to suffocate him and his younger self determines to escape, eventually landing at a familiar wide open field. Now the past and the present are intertwined and reality molts into a new and fantastic perspective.
- Who directed A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch was directed by Marvin Gräter.
- Who stars in A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch stars Jonathan Lade, Jim Léon Sommerfeldt, Oliver Seidel, Freya Kreutzkam, Carole Marie Jachtmann.
- How long is A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch had a budget of $5,000.
- Where was A Blackbird Sat on a Branch produced?
- A Blackbird Sat on a Branch was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of A Blackbird Sat on a Branch?
- The themes of A Blackbird Sat on a Branch include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.