Shells
Margot enjoys life pleasures: eating, drinking, smoking, dressing in nice clothes. However, when her proposal for an advertising campaign is rejected, she becomes aware of how lonely she feels. Then Anna stands at her door. Anna was sent by the health insurance to make Margot lose weight. Every evening Anna prepares a healthy, light dinner for Margot. Margot is gradually overcomes her aversion towards Anna, who keeps her company during their dinners. A fine and fragile friendship develops. Yet, when Margot gains weight again, the insurance orders Anna to end the mission. At their last dinner, their friendship is put to the test and secrets are unveiled.
Director: Nina Kovacs
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 20 min
Cast
- Rebekka Lindauer - Margot
- Judith Koch - Anna
- Patric Gehrig - Koch
- Ragna Guderian - Beraterin SKK
- Juri Elmer - Remo
- Annina Polivka - Mo
Screenplay
- Nina Kovacs (Author)
Cinematography: Simon Denzler
Editing: Selin Dettwiler
Production: TILT Production, SRF, F+F Schule für Kunst und Design
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
female friendship, body, short film
More Films by Director: Nina Kovacs
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shells about?
- Margot enjoys life pleasures: eating, drinking, smoking, dressing in nice clothes. However, when her proposal for an advertising campaign is rejected, she becomes aware of how lonely she feels. Then Anna stands at her door. Anna was sent by the health insurance to make Margot lose weight. Every evening Anna prepares a healthy, light dinner for Margot. Margot is gradually overcomes her aversion towards Anna, who keeps her company during their dinners. A fine and fragile friendship develops. Yet, when Margot gains weight again, the insurance orders Anna to end the mission. At their last dinner, their friendship is put to the test and secrets are unveiled.
- Who directed Shells?
- Shells was directed by Nina Kovacs.
- Who stars in Shells?
- Shells stars Rebekka Lindauer, Judith Koch, Patric Gehrig, Ragna Guderian, Juri Elmer, Annina Polivka.
- How long is Shells?
- Shells has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Shells?
- Shells is a Science Fiction film.