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Kowalsky

Once a wealthy family, the Kowalsky’s fortune is gradually falling apart. When the only son comes begging his widowed mother for help, an ugly row escalates between the two – that forces both of them to absurd choices and cruel deeds.

A darkly twisted satire about the toxic masquerade between a mother and her son.

  • Émile V. Schlesser
    Director
  • Émile V. Schlesser
    Writer
  • Fabien Colas
    Producer
  • Josiane Peiffer
    Key Cast
    "Mimi Kowalsky"
  • Raoul Schlechter
    Key Cast
    "Jean Kowalsky"
  • Vitalijus Kiselius
    Director of Photography
  • Audrey Dhyvert
    Production Designer
  • Carmen Di Pinto
    Costume Designer
  • Emilie Franco
    Hair & Make-Up Designer
  • Émile V. Schlesser
    Editor
  • Émile V. Schlesser
    Music Composer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mir Näischt, Dir Näischt
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Luxembourg
  • Country of Filming:
    Luxembourg
  • Language:
    English, German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66 / 1.37
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Émile V. Schlesser

Born and raised in Luxembourg, Émile studied art and film at the historic Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in Germany, graduating as master student in 2018. His diverse body of work stretches from narrative film to immersive installations, sculptures, video and painting. He is based in Düsseldorf and Luxembourg.

His short film "Superhero" (2020) garnered international attention after winning the prestigious 13th Street Shocking Short award in Germany, given by NBC Universal.

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Director Statement

Welcome to my family.