Dogwatch
Sunday / June 12, 2022 / 1:30pm
Austria / 2019 / 33 min / Drama / German w/English Subtitles
Available Viewing Area: Canada-wide
Short Film Series: You Gotta Friend In Me (Dementia/Caregiving)
Screening Sponsor: Vytality at Home
SYNOPSIS
After losing his lifelong position at an industrial corporation, Raphael is forced by the Austrian Unemployment Office to take an underwhelming job as a night-time security guard. He recently moved back in with his bedridden mother, who is also cared for by the dedicated Ukrainian nurse Vera. Through her support, Raphael gradually learns to cope with his new life , but a tragic incident breaks his world apart once more. A warm-hearted narrative about a part of society, whose basis of existence is increasingly threatened.
AWARDS/FESTIVALS
35th Warsaw International Film Festival Warsaw October 16, 2019 International Premiere Official Competition Poland, Busan International Short Film Festival Busan August 27, 2020 Asian Premiere Official Competition Korea
CREDITS
Director(s): Albin Wildner
Writer(s): Albin Wildner
Producer(s): Bernhard Wenger, Clara Maria Bacher, Sophie Sy, Albin Wildner
Key Cast: Rainer Wöss, Anna Tenta, Anton Noori, Gertrud Roll, Vitus Wieser, Susi Stach
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