RAPTURE
(orig. PAULA)
Angela Ottobah
German PremiereFrance 2023Language:FrenchSubtitles:GermanDirector:Angela OttobahWriter:Angela OttobahCinematographer:Lucie BaudinaudEditor:Raphaëlle Martin Holger, Ael Dallier VegaMusic:Rebeka WarriorSound:Frédéric DaboWith:Aline Hélan-Boudon, Finnegan Oldfield, Salomon Diallo, Océan, Annabelle LengronneProducer:François-Pierre Clavel, Alexandre PerrierProduction Company:Kidam, Micro Climat, Same PlayerDistributor:BFF - Best Friend Forever98 min, Colour
11-year-old Paula is bored at school, her mother works in South Korea. But her father surprises her: They are going to spend the summer in their dream house in the South of France! Father and daughter have a good relationship - at least if you do not look too closely...
With RAPTURE, director Angela Ottobah has succeeded in creating a gripping psychological thriller in the form of a fairy tale. Carried by the outstanding performances of the leading actress and actor and with its enchanting soundtrack, RAPTURE never strays away from hope.
Director's Biography:Angela Ottobah, born in 1977, studied philosophy and ethnology. She shot her first short film in Mozambique. This was followed by numerous award-winning short films before she dedicated herself to her first feature film RAPTURE.
Director's Filmography:
2015 MARS (SHORT)
2010 SUR LA TÊTE DE BERTHA BOXCAR (SHORT)
2008 CHEZ MOI OU AILLEURS (DOC, SHORT)
2005 DEVANT ELLE (SHORT)
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Screenings
- 10.11.2023 18:00 ASTOR Saal 1
- 09.11.2023 20:45 ASTOR Saal 2
- 11.11.2023 10:45 ASTOR Saal 2