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Under the Tide streaming

Original title: Unter der Welle
2022 Short Germany Short, Drama 37 min
By: Veronika Hafner With: Vanessa Eckart, Isabella Wolf, Nicole Marischka, Ben Plunkett-Reynolds, Thomas Lettow

Louise (28) and her team are on a team-building course in a secluded retreat, led by Yin-Yoga coach Verena (48). However, what begins in a feel-good atmosphere increasingly becomes a compulsion to disclose their innermost fears and issues. One after the other, the participants share their traumatic memories during the exercises, hoping to free themselves from their past and thus perform better in their job. Despite being pressured by Verena, Louise struggles to follow suit and becomes more and more of an outsider.

Mood

Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Veronika Hafner
Isabella Wolf
Ben Plunkett-Reynolds
Thomas Lettow
Nicole Marischka
Vanessa Eckart
Sidonie von Krosigk

Production Company

Ivory Film
Munich Film School

Crew

Natalie Holzel
Sandra Holzel

Producer

Natalie Holzel
Sandra Holzel

Cast

Nicole Marischka
Sidonie Of Krosigk

Director

Veronika Hafner

Author

Veronika Hafner

Budget

Independent
Low Budget

Cinematic Technique

Realistic

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven
Open Ending
Single Perspective

Pace

Contemplative
Slow-Burn

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Authenticity Versus Conformity
Forced Self-Disclosure
Group Pressure

Characters

Outsider
Work Colleagues
Yoga Instructor
Young Woman

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Open Ending

Key Plot Points

Fabricated Traumatic Memory
Group Ostracism
Louise Resists Disclosure
Ritual Burning Ceremony
Self-Revelation Exercises

Setting

Secluded Retreat
Team-Building Course
Yoga Retreat

Shooting Location

Bavaria
Estate Alm Harlachberg

Theme

Authenticity
Emotional Vulnerability
Group Dynamics
Self-Disclosure
Social Pressure

Genre

Drama
Short Film

Audiences

Adult Audience
Arthouse Viewers
Psychological Drama Fans

Titles

Under The Wave

Awards

Audience Award Max Ophüls Prize
Best Mid-Length Film Max Ophüls Prize
Short Plus Award Five Lakes Film Festival

Festivals

Five Lakes Film Festival 2022
Max Ophüls Prize 2022

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2022
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