Mischief (2018)
Set in a Medieval town, the film has a theatrical quality, as the behaviours and actions of the characters are exaggerated almost to the point of satire. Nevertheless, its relatively dark and heavy plot yields over-the-top expressions from the actors. There is little dialogue as the story opens: a mother is seen tending to her sick daughter, whom she is then told must be sacrificed to the forest. The viewers patiently but curiously watch the mother perform healing rituals with objects like egg shells, dried plants and twigs–also recurring in the installation–until the daughter mysteriously disappears.
Director: John Bock
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 24, 2018
Cast
- Effi Rabsilber - Mutter
- Lars Eidinger - Fremder
- Frank Seppeler - Sippenoberhaupt
- Jose Marlit Schneider - Tochter
- Quirin Bäumler - Killer
Screenplay
- John Bock (Screenplay)
Cinematography: David Schultz
Editing: Benjamin Quabeck
Production: atelier john bock
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery
Keywords
witch, loss of loved one, black magic, lucid dreaming, occult, dream sequence, medieval, mysterious stranger
More Films by Director: John Bock
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mischief about?
- Set in a Medieval town, the film has a theatrical quality, as the behaviours and actions of the characters are exaggerated almost to the point of satire. Nevertheless, its relatively dark and heavy plot yields over-the-top expressions from the actors. There is little dialogue as the story opens: a mother is seen tending to her sick daughter, whom she is then told must be sacrificed to the forest. The viewers patiently but curiously watch the mother perform healing rituals with objects like egg shells, dried plants and twigs–also recurring in the installation–until the daughter mysteriously disappears.
- Who directed Mischief?
- Mischief was directed by John Bock.
- Who stars in Mischief?
- Mischief stars Effi Rabsilber, Lars Eidinger, Frank Seppeler, Jose Marlit Schneider, Quirin Bäumler.
- How long is Mischief?
- Mischief has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Mischief?
- Mischief is a Fantasy, Mystery film.
- Where was Mischief produced?
- Mischief was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Mischief?
- The themes of Mischief include: Wizards and Sorcery.