Zugzwang

A satirical journey that takes us through the mind cells of Maria Sikias, a Lebanese woman who’s going through a casting session with a German casting director. With each emotion requested, her subconscious is revealed, where her acting skills & imagination take over; haunted by her reality and by the system that we live in as human beings.

Director: Perla Joe Maalouli
Runtime: 7 min

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Country: Lebanon
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Perla Joe Maalouli

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zugzwang about?
A satirical journey that takes us through the mind cells of Maria Sikias, a Lebanese woman who’s going through a casting session with a German casting director. With each emotion requested, her subconscious is revealed, where her acting skills & imagination take over; haunted by her reality and by the system that we live in as human beings.
Who directed Zugzwang?
Zugzwang was directed by Perla Joe Maalouli.
Who stars in Zugzwang?
Zugzwang stars Maria Sikias.
How long is Zugzwang?
Zugzwang has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
Where was Zugzwang produced?
Zugzwang was produced in Lebanon.