In the Bathroom

Two actors. A short film set in a single location. Together, they improvise the conversation. Without script, without cut.

Logline:
Michael is in the process of shaving. His girlfriend Janina keeps coming into the bathroom and interfering with his shaving. He is annoyed...

  • Oliver Theurich
    Director
  • Sophie Charlotte Dittmer
    Director
  • Oliver Theurich
    Producer
    Rewinder, Courage, The Year I Lost My Mind
  • Oliver Theurich
    Key Cast
    "Michael "
    Magdalena Akte
  • Sophie Charlotte Dittmer
    Key Cast
    "Janina"
  • Martijn Berndsen
    Executive Producer
  • Anthony Erdmann
    Executive Producer
  • Aleksandar Kerošević
    Executive Producer
    Dear Sister
  • Andrew Carper
    Associate Producer
  • Oliver Theurich
    Director of Photography (DoP)
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, improv, improv-comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 3, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    151 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Bridge Fest
    Vancouver
    Canada
    November 30, 2024
    Premiere
    Best Cell phone film, social media short form
  • Bangkok Movie Awards
    Bangkok
    India
    November 19, 2024
    India Premiere
    Best actor (Oliver Theurich) | best actress (Sophie Charlotte Dittmer) | Best mobile short film | Best Film Poster Design | best producer (Oliver Theurich)
Director Biography - Oliver Theurich, Sophie Charlotte Dittmer

Sophie Charlotte Dittmer was born on May, 12th 2002 in Oranienbaum, Germany.
Oliver Theurich was born on September, 11th 1986 in Berlin, East Germany.

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Director Statement

An improvised short film, without a script, without editing. No artificial light was used and no extra microphone. Only the technical equipment from the cell/smart phone. No color correction, no sound editing and nothing was changed during post-production. Only the title and English subtitles were added in post-production. Nothing else was added or changed.
IN THE BATHROOM is a small improvised comedy short film, made with simple means and shot on camera phone (S22).