Private Project

What Liba felt

A family drama set in the near future. 16-year-old Bruna fights against a decision her mother has made for the good of the family and to protect her little sister Liba.

(Technical remark: Unlike the screener - the DCP file has subtitles already burnt in the visible picture.)

  • Frank Nesemann
    Director
  • Nik Perring
    Writer
  • Frank Nesemann
    Producer
  • Anna Shirin Habedank
    Key Cast
    "Bruna"
  • Silvina Buchbauer
    Key Cast
    "mother"
  • Elise Lindner
    Key Cast
    "Liba"
  • Jonas Laux
    Key Cast
    "father"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Science Fiction
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    scope
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Venezia Shorts
    Venice
    Italy
    Semifinalist
  • Cannes Indie Shorts
    Cannes
    France
    Semifinalist
Director Biography - Frank Nesemann

Frank is a director specializing in commercials, music videos, and short films. He began his motion picture career at NYFA and UCLA. His work is defined by a strong focus on actor performance and emotional authenticity. After many years directing commercials and writing feature-length screenplays, What Liba Felt marks his third short film.

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Director Statement

“What Liba felt” tells the story of how a family deals with an extremely challenging situation. The film offers a glimpse into the near future, where a mental health AI tries to guide the family and their emotions through this difficult time. “What Liba felt” shows that a family can grow stronger by learning to accept that each member finds their own way of coping.