Short Film | 2020-2022 | Switzerland
Main data
| Director | Matthias Sahli, Immanuel Esser |
|---|---|
| Written by | Karel Čapek (literary source) |
| Production | ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (formerly HGKZ) [ch] |
Brief synopsis
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labour and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals.
(Source: Swiss Films)
(Source: Swiss Films)
Awards
| Award winner | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Esser | Short Film Festival Hamburg [de] | Nominated |
| Immanuel Esser | Swiss Film Award [ch] | Nominated |
| Matthias Sahli | Max Ophüls Preis Film Festival [de] | Nominated |
| Matthias Sahli | Swiss Film Award [ch] | Nominated |
| Immanuel Esser | Locarno Film Festival [ch] | Winner |
| Matthias Sahli | Locarno Film Festival [ch] | Winner |