Die Schwelle (2025)
When their eight-year-old daughter falls into a coma after a tragic accident, Eva and David are torn apart by grief. David clings to hope, unwilling to let go, while Eva cannot bear to see her child suffer and takes matters into her own hands—igniting a gripping courtroom battle over guilt, mercy, and the limits of love
Director: Alexander von Rappard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Cast
- Leonie Landa - Eva Widmann
- Cino Djavid - David Widmann
- Pola Friedrichs - Maya Widmann
- Daniel Fries - Staatsanwalt
- Matthieu Svetchine - Dr. Schreiber
- Sabine Urban - Richterin Haberbeck
Screenplay
Music: Niclas Tim Schröer
Cinematography: Axel Stock
Production: Prismaland, Duskfall Pictures
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $99,000
Original Language: de
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter
Keywords
coma, despair, hope, matter of life and death, loss, decision, grief, tragedy, parents, shocking, mother daughter relationship, drama, life support, court trial
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Schwelle about?
- When their eight-year-old daughter falls into a coma after a tragic accident, Eva and David are torn apart by grief. David clings to hope, unwilling to let go, while Eva cannot bear to see her child suffer and takes matters into her own hands—igniting a gripping courtroom battle over guilt, mercy, and the limits of love
- Who directed Die Schwelle?
- Die Schwelle was directed by Alexander von Rappard.
- Who stars in Die Schwelle?
- Die Schwelle stars Leonie Landa, Cino Djavid, Pola Friedrichs, Daniel Fries, Matthieu Svetchine, Sabine Urban.
- How long is Die Schwelle?
- Die Schwelle has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Die Schwelle?
- Die Schwelle is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Die Schwelle?
- Die Schwelle had a budget of $99,000.
- Where was Die Schwelle produced?
- Die Schwelle was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Die Schwelle?
- The themes of Die Schwelle include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.