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We Might as Well Be Dead

We Might as Well Be Dead

  • Iris (Working title)
All titles (3)
Feature Film | 2020-2021 | Drama, Thriller | Germany

Main data

DirectorNatalia Sinelnikova
Written byViktor Gallandi, Natalia Sinelnikova
ProductionFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de], Heartwake Films GmbH [de], RBB - Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg [de], Leuchtstoff (Initiative von RBB und Medienboard Berlin) [de], Kojoten Filmproduktion GmbH
Distributoreksystent Filmverleih

Shooting data

Start of shooting29/10/2020
End of shooting01/12/2020
Number of shooting days24
LocationsBerlin / Brandenburg
Filming regionsGermany - Berlin, Germany - Brandenburg

Project data

Length of movie1h 36min

Cast

Trailers/Videos

  • Trailer/Video on Youtube

Stills

Posters

  • German

Brief synopsis

A high-rise building near the forest is famous for its carefully curated community. When a dog disappears and her daughter refuses to leave the bathroom, security officer ANNA faces an absurd battle against an irrational fear, that slowly spreads amongst the residents and rattles this utopia with a view.

Cast

ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
Pola GeigerIRis [L]Alicja Rosinski
Ioana IacobAnna Volkova [L]
Knut BergerHerr Drescher [SR]
Ludwig BrixGolfspieler [SR]
Şiir Eloğlu		Ursel [SR]
Rita FeldmeierVertreterin Wiebke [SR]
Moritz Jahn		Wolfram [SR]
Naffie JanhaRonja [SR]
Cristin KönigFrau Richards [SR]
Lilly MenkeGolfspielerin [SR]
Lara-Sophie Milagro		Debuty Nicole [SR]
Jörg SchüttaufGerti [SR]
Alexandra Sinelnikova		Frau Stamm [SR]
Susanne WuestFrau Drescher [SR]
Felix JordanNiklas Drescher [SR]
Elina SchkolnikLilly [SR]
Fritzi UhrigAnne-Marie Drescher [SR]
Jörg PoseHerr Richards [SR]
Sascha WerginzNachbar [SR]
Alexander WertmannProtokollant [SR]
Jasmin KrazeSerpil [SR]
Christoph JödeGolfspieler [BP]
Mina Özlem Sagdic		Zeynep
Maurice LäbeBewohner Hotel

Crew

ActivityNameComment
Vfx supervisorJohannes Blech
ColoristMarina Starke
Director of photographyJan Mayntz
Berlinale, Tribeca Best Cinematography Intl. Feature		Berlinale, Tribeca Best Cinematography Intl. Feature
Additional photographyLucas Heinze
Additional photographyKriti Dale
Steadicam operatorLucas Heinze
Steadicam operatorLasse Liebelt
1st assistant cameraKalle Kallovsky
2nd assistant cameraYaro Blocksdorff
Video assist/playback operatorEmma Lena Weber
Casting directorKarl Schirnhofer
Costume designerMarylin Rammert
Assistant costume designerKristin 'Tini' Gröbner
Assistant costume designerAnnick Regnault
Costumer / wardrobeAnnick Regnault
Costumer / wardrobeKristin 'Tini' Gröbner
Setkostüm		Setkostüm
DirectorNatalia Sinelnikova
1st AD (local system)Benjamin Hujawa
Crowd 2nd AD (local system)Elena Luca Denfeld
Script continuityJulian Withalm
EditorEvelyn Rack
Junior editorBillie Jagodzinska
Trailer editorEvelyn Rack
Key gripChristoph Bock
GafferLena Krenz
Best boy electricPhilip Jagdschian
Hair/makeup designerFranziska Mayntz
Makeup artist / hair stylistFranziska Mayntz
Additional makeup artistCorinna Egdorf
Makeup traineeCorinna Egdorf
ComposerMaxi Menot
ComposerAnna Kühlein
Song - Safe in here		Song - Safe in here
ComposerMichael Kondaurow
Music supervisorBillie Jagodzinska
ProducerJulia Wagner
Delegate producerJulia Wagner
ProducerLina Mareike Zopfs
ProducerCharlene Gürntke
Co-producerMagdalena Wolff
Production designerElisabeth Kozerski
Assistant production designerMascha Wendel
Assistant production designerPatrick Mahr
Assistant production designerCarlotta Schlotbohm
Standby propsPhilipp Bahr
Line producerJulia Wagner
Production managerMaximilian Seidel
Assistant production managerFriedrich Fedder
Assistant production managerCatharina Loth
Assistant production managerSaskia Bender
Unit manager (local system)Charlene Gürntke
Location manager (local system)Catharina Loth
Set manager/ floor managerMaximilian Feldkamp
Assistant set/floor managerMoritz Michal
Production driverMascha Pachael
Production driverJerome Gerard
Production driverHolger Wimmer
Set runnerKaro Kloss
ScreenwriterViktor Gallandi
ScreenwriterNatalia Sinelnikova
Script consultantSusanne Bieger
Production sound mixerColin Shaw
Boom operatorLaura Kahlert
Sound supervisorMichael Kondaurow
Sound re-recording mixerColin Shaw
Sound designerMichael Kondaurow
Foley artistPeter Deininger
Stunt coordinatorFelix Audu
Hygiene officerClemens Szczesny
Supporting professor / coachGergana Voigt

Production companies

CompanyComment
Heartwake Films GmbH [de]
Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]
RBB - Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg [de]
coproduction		coproduction
Leuchtstoff (Initiative von RBB und Medienboard Berlin) [de]
Kojoten Filmproduktion GmbH
in cooperation		in cooperation

Distribution / Sales companies

CompanyComment
eksystent Filmverleih
Germany (theatrical) 2022		Germany (theatrical) 2022

Facilities

DepartmentCompanyComment
Finance/Law/Insuranceadag Payroll Services GmbH
Komparsenabrechnung		Komparsenabrechnung
Production ServicesGutesDrauf GbR
veganes Catering		veganes Catering
CostumesPATIN-A SHOP GmbH
Costume supplies		Costume supplies
CostumesWellenstein zeitgenössische Kostüme GmbH
KB: Marylin Rammert		KB: Marylin Rammert
Film Processing/TransfersCine Chromatix KG
Sound (Postproduction)Cine Chromatix KG

Awards

Award winnerYearAwardCategory 
Natalia Sinelnikova2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best feature debut		Best feature debutNominated
Natalia Sinelnikova2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best Screenplay		Best ScreenplayNominated
Michael Kondaurow2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best Score		Best ScoreNominated
Viktor Gallandi2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best Screenplay		Best ScreenplayNominated
Maxi Menot2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best Score		Best ScoreNominated
Anna Kühlein2023Preis der Deutschen Filmkritik [de]
Best Score		Best ScoreNominated
Jan Mayntz2022Tribeca Film Festival [us]
Best Cinematography in an Int. Narrative Feature		Best Cinematography in an Int. Narrative FeatureWinner
Natalia Sinelnikova2022Berlin International Film Festival [de]
GWF Award Best First Feature		GWF Award Best First FeatureNominated
Natalia Sinelnikova2022Berlin Film Week [de]
Best Director		Best DirectorWinner
Natalia Sinelnikova2022Gilde Filmpreis [de]
Bester Film (Junges Kino)		Bester Film (Junges Kino)Winner
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Festivals

YearCountryFestivalComment
2022GermanyFilmfest Osnabrück
2022USAAFI European Union Film Showcase
2022GermanyBerlin International Film Festival
Perspektive Deutsches Kino - Opening Film		Perspektive Deutsches Kino - Opening Film
2022CanadaFantasia Film Festival
Camera Lucida Competition		Camera Lucida Competition
2022GermanyJewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg
Competition		Competition
2022IrelandGalway Film Fleadh
Peripheral Visions Competition		Peripheral Visions Competition
2022SpainSitges Film Festival
Competition Nouves Vision		Competition Nouves Vision
2022IrelandGalway Film Fleadh
Peripheral Visions Competition		Peripheral Visions Competition
2022USAFantastic Fest
Next Wave Competition		Next Wave Competition
2022AustriaDer neue Heimatfilm
Wettbewerb		Wettbewerb
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Cinema releases and premieres

TypeCountryDateComment
Theatre releaseGermanyThursday, 29/09/2022
PremiereFriday, 11/02/2022Berlinale

Links

Websites
https://www.eksystent.com/wir-konnten-genauso-gut-tot-sein.html
Reviews
Screen Reviewhttps://www.screendaily.com/reviews/we-might-as-well-be-dead-berlin-review/5167578.article