Dark Fortune (2016)

Dark Fortune (2016) poster

Late at night, the psychologist Eliane Hess is called to the hospital to take care of Yves, an eight-year-old boy, who just has lost his parents and siblings in a car accident. Eliane is both shocked and curiously drawn to the traumatized boy. As time goes by, she loses the professional distance to the patient, and when Yves' relatives begin a heavy dispute about the boy's future, Eliane makes an unorthodox decision, that throws her life off track.

Director: Stefan Haupt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Tobias Dengler
Editing: Christof Schertenleib
Production: Fontana Film, Triluna Film AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

loss of loved one, psychologist, hospital, car accident

More Films by Director: Stefan Haupt
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Fortune about?
Late at night, the psychologist Eliane Hess is called to the hospital to take care of Yves, an eight-year-old boy, who just has lost his parents and siblings in a car accident. Eliane is both shocked and curiously drawn to the traumatized boy. As time goes by, she loses the professional distance to the patient, and when Yves' relatives begin a heavy dispute about the boy's future, Eliane makes an unorthodox decision, that throws her life off track.
Who directed Dark Fortune?
Dark Fortune was directed by Stefan Haupt.
Who stars in Dark Fortune?
Dark Fortune stars Eleni Haupt, Noé Ricklin, Elisa Plüss, Carla Chiara Bär, Martin Hug, Peter Jecklin.
How long is Dark Fortune?
Dark Fortune has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Dark Fortune?
Dark Fortune is a Drama film.
Where was Dark Fortune produced?
Dark Fortune was produced in Switzerland.
What are the themes of Dark Fortune?
The themes of Dark Fortune include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.