Falmeniderit (2020)
In 1921, a Luxembourgish cartographer helped peacefully define Albania’s borders.
In 1921, Charles, a young Luxembourgish cartographer is sent to Albania as part of a border commission to gather information on the topography and the people of the region. The country has recently become independent, but it does not yet have clearly defined borders. Back in Paris, Charles gets to report to the Conference of Ambassadors. At first, he is overwhelmed by the impressive architecture and the intimidating grandeur of the event. However, he soon learns that the party of self-serving diplomats has little interest in the future of the people he has just met. With no representative of Albania even present, Charles feels the need to speak up for the young country. Despite breaking protocol in doing so, Charles shares an observation with the quarrelling diplomats that allows them to find a peaceful solution to the question of where to draw the urgently needed borders.
Cast
- Maximilien Jadin - Cartographer Charles Schaeffer
- Adrien Papritz - Adrien Papritz
- Denis Jousselin - Conference Leader
- Vince Drews - Serbian Ambassador
- Timothy Lone - American Observer
- Philip Dutton - British Ambassador
- Oscar Garcia Martin - Greek Ambassador
- Francesco Mormino - Italian Ambassador
Screenplay
- Nicolas Neuhold (Screenplay)
Keywords
short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Falmeniderit about?
- In 1921, Charles, a young Luxembourgish cartographer is sent to Albania as part of a border commission to gather information on the topography and the people of the region. The country has recently become independent, but it does not yet have clearly defined borders. Back in Paris, Charles gets to report to the Conference of Ambassadors. At first, he is overwhelmed by the impressive architecture and the intimidating grandeur of the event. However, he soon learns that the party of self-serving diplomats has little interest in the future of the people he has just met. With no representative of Albania even present, Charles feels the need to speak up for the young country. Despite breaking protocol in doing so, Charles shares an observation with the quarrelling diplomats that allows them to find a peaceful solution to the question of where to draw the urgently needed borders.
- Who directed Falmeniderit?
- Falmeniderit was directed by Nicolas Neuhold.
- Who stars in Falmeniderit?
- Falmeniderit stars Maximilien Jadin, Adrien Papritz, Denis Jousselin, Vince Drews, Timothy Lone, Philip Dutton.
- How long is Falmeniderit?
- Falmeniderit has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Falmeniderit?
- Falmeniderit is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Falmeniderit produced?
- Falmeniderit was produced in Luxembourg.