KRIM
In a dystopian vision of the future, a mysterious secret
agent is lost on a mission. When her commanding division picks her up again, they perform a series of tests in a harsh government facility.
They find something’s missing from her memories, a new
objective that she is determined to keep to herself.
A manipulative game of questions and answers evolves.
KRIM is a transhumanist sci-fi thriller that asks how far we are willing to go.
It questions the human tendency to authoritarian structures,
explores technological advances impacting the nature of
conflicts and what freedom means to the individual identity.
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Manuel HüttnerDirector
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Manuel HüttnerWriter
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Martin ReichtProducer
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Tamara SemzovKey Cast"Arina Ambrumova"
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Michael RastKey Cast"Professor"
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Benjamin BliemeggerKey Cast"Viktor"
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Daniel FroschauerArt Department
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Belinda WinklerArt Department
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Valentin Milan GrbicMusic and Sounddesign
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Martin ReichtDirector of photography
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Project Title (Original Language):KRIM
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes 59 seconds
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Completion Date:August 31, 2019
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Production Budget:15,000 EUR
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Country of Origin:Austria
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Country of Filming:Austria
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Language:German, Russian
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Shooting Format:Arri Alexa XT 3,2K
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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PÖFF shorts International Film FestivalTallinn
Estonia
November 21, 2019
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Wild Indie Sci-Fi Fantasy Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
February 1, 2020
UK premiere
Special Mention -
Los Angeles Short Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
March 14, 2020
U.S. premiere
Official Selection -
Manchester International Short Film FestivalManchester
United Kingdom
March 18, 2020
North West England Premiere
Official Selection -
Long Story Short International Film FestivalBucharest
Romania
February 21, 2020
Balkan Premiere
Best Cinematography -
International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalPhoenix
United States
March 26, 2020
Arizona Premiere
Official Selection -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles
United States
May 30, 2020
Best Sci-Fi Short -
Florence Film AwardsFlorence
Italy
April 3, 2020
Italy Premiere
Best Short Film, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, Best VFX, Best Actor -
Euro Fest - European International Film FestivalSt. Petersburg
Russian Federation
August 1, 2020 -
ARFF Barcelona - International AwardsBarcelona
Spain
March 21, 2020
Spain Premiere
Finalist - Best Cinematography -
Venice Film AwardsVenice
Italy
July 5, 2020
Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Design, Honorable Mention -
Trieste Science+Fiction FestivalTrieste
Italy
October 31, 2020
Official Selection -
Prague International Indie Film FestivalPrague
Czech Republic
September 19, 2020
National Premiere
Best VFX, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Hair Styling & Make Up
With the Sci-Fi short film project „KRIM“, 31 years old Manuel Hüttner made his debut by directing his first serious work in the short film segment. Without any academic background he gained experience by creating experimental films and music videos, also getting in touch with people from the commercial industry.
After producing jingles and audio for documentaries together with composer Valentin Milan Grbić for two years, he set up his own business and launched an agency, mainly working as a screenwriter or director for online commercials. Together with colleague, cinematographer and producer Martin Reicht they decided to work on independent film projects, combining their skills and love for moving images.