The Newt Congress (2022)
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
Director: Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: August 3, 2022
Cast
- Ursula Bienz
- Tobias Bienz
- Wiebke Mollenhauer - Kongressmensch
- Linda Gunst
- Peter Hottinger
- Urs-Peter Wolters
- Magdalena Neuhaus - Kongressmensch
- Marina Guerrini - Kongressmensch
- Roman Weishaupt - Kongressmensch
- Urs Humbel - A
Screenplay
- Matthias Sahli (Screenplay)
- Immanuel Esser (Screenplay)
- Karel Čapek (Story)
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Newt Congress about?
- For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
- Who directed The Newt Congress?
- The Newt Congress was directed by Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli.
- Who stars in The Newt Congress?
- The Newt Congress stars Ursula Bienz, Tobias Bienz, Wiebke Mollenhauer, Linda Gunst, Peter Hottinger, Urs-Peter Wolters.
- How long is The Newt Congress?
- The Newt Congress has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Newt Congress?
- The Newt Congress is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Newt Congress produced?
- The Newt Congress was produced in Switzerland.