Dark Fortune (2016)
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: November 22, 2016
Cast
- Eleni Haupt - Eliane Hess
- Noé Ricklin - Yves Zanini
- Elisa Plüss - Helen Hess
- Carla Chiara Bär - Alice Hess
- Martin Hug - Adrian
- Peter Jecklin - Dr. Wieland
- Alice Flotron - Aunt Julia
- Rebecca Indermaur - Sandra
- Suly Röthlisberger - Grandma Zanini
- Mona Petri - Vera
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.