Piaffeis a 2022 German fantasy drama film written by Thais Guisasola and Ann Oren, directed by Oren and starring Simone Bucio.[2]It is Oren'sfeature directorial debut.[1]The film premiered on 11 August 2022 at the75th Locarno Film Festival,where it competed for theGolden Leopard.
| Piaffe | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ann Oren |
| Written by | Ann Oren Thais Guisasola |
| Produced by | Kristof Gerega Sophie Ahrens Fabian Altenried |
| Starring | Simone Bucio Sebastian Rudolph Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau |
| Cinematography | Carlos Vasquez |
| Edited by | Ann Oren Haim Tabakman |
| Music by | Munsha äbvsd VTSS |
Production company | Schuldenberg Films |
| Distributed by | Salzgeber & Co. Medien |
Release dates |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Languages | German English[1] |
Plot
editThisarticle needs aplot summary.(January 2024) |
Cast
edit- Simone Bucio as Eva
- Sebastian Rudolph as Novak
- Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau as Zara
- Bjørn Melhusas Piotr
- Sarah Nevada Grether as Voice
- Lea Draeger as Gretchen
- Don Alonso as Horse
- Josef Ostendorf as Psychiatrist
- Hannah Müller as Bartender
- Ruth Rosenfeld as Radiographer
- Catherine Mayer as Rider
- Dini & Isi Komolka as The Twins
- Samuel Eschmann as Man in Stable
- Kristof Gerega as Veterinarian
- Daniel Matis as Caretaker
- Nico Ehrenteit as Morris
- Sophie Ruston as DJ
Release
editThe film was selected to compete for theGolden Leopardat the75th Locarno Film Festival,[3]where it had its world premiere on 11 August 2022.[4]It was distributed in Germany on 4 May 2023 by Salzgeber & Co. Medien.[5]
Reception
editOn thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,92% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[6]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[7]Glenn KennyofRogerEbert.comawarded the film three stars.[8]Sophie Monks Kaufman ofIndieWiregraded the film an A-.[9]Jeannette Catsoulis ofThe New York Timesgave the film a positive review and wrote, "Yet the film's provocations have a playfulness and generosity that are enormously appealing."[2]Robert Abele of theLos Angeles Timesalso gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The occasional exposure flares and soundtrack sync pops reminds us this is a movie, but also that we're watching what's raw and possible in art and life, that it's good to be open to wherever images and sounds may take us."[1]
References
edit- ^abcAbele, Robert (15 September 2023)."Review: Horses, sound effects and unusual attractions swirl in the arty, challenging 'Piaffe'".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved15 January2024.
- ^abCatsoulis, Jeannette (24 August 2023)."'Piaffe' Review: Pony Play ".The New York Times.Retrieved15 January2024.
- ^Goodfellow, Melanie (6 July 2022)."Brad Pitt-Starrer 'Bullet Train' To Kick-Off Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival, Lakeside Festival Unveils 75th Edition Selections, Juries".Deadline.Retrieved30 May2024.
- ^"Locarno Film Festival 75: Program"(PDF).Locarno Festival.p. 55.Retrieved30 May2024.
- ^"Piaffe"(in German). Salzgeber.Retrieved30 May2024.
- ^"Piaffe".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.Retrieved30 May2024.
- ^"Piaffe".Metacritic.Fandom, Inc.Retrieved30 May2024.
- ^Kenny, Glenn (23 August 2023)."Piaffe".RogerEbert.com.Retrieved15 January2024.
- ^Sophie Monks Kaufman (12 August 2022)."'Piaffe' Review: A Horse's Tail Invokes a Sexual Awakening in Thrilling New Erotic Cinema Entry ".IndieWire.Retrieved15 January2024.
