SYNCOPE

SYNCOPE

Best Short Student Fiction Linus von Stumberg Switzerland, Fiction, 21’18’’

After Whim makes it through the unconventional audition for the dance piece SYNCOPE, the choreographer finds himself unsatisfied with her full commitment. But what she and the other dancers experience in the rehearsals is just a glimpse of what his dark vision will demand of them. They have to dance for their lives. 

SYNCOPE
Film block: STUDENT FIC / THREADS OF DESTINY
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 2
  • Language
  • Country Switzerland
  • Genre Fiction
  • Cinematographer Gaétan Nicolas
  • Scriptwriter Linus von Stumberg
  • Producer Levin Vieth
  • Music Mirjam Skal, Jonas Roulet
  • Editor Carmen Walker, Linus von Stumberg
  • Cast Lea Korner, Linus von Stumberg, Sarafina Beck, Pablo Conca, Egon Gerber, Wittha Tonja
  • Year of creation 2023
  • Duration 21’18’’
Linus von Stumberg
Director Linus von Stumberg

Linus von Stumberg (born 1996 in Göttingen, GER) found his passion for film through his international work as a dancer and choreographer. In 2019, he began studying at Zurich University of the Arts. Besides small acting roles, Linus finished his short film SYNCOPE in 2023. For this he wrote the script, directed, co-edited and played the role of the antagonistic choreographer. Since its premiere at Camerimage, SYNCOPE won multiple awards at festivals like Max Ophüls Preis in Germany and Japan. 

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