ENGLAND: actors (m/f) 20-60, German spkrs, for short film in London [E]
project title: Blondi
production type: short film
pay: expenses
looking for: actors
based in/around: London, England
about the project
Seeking London based talent for ”Blondi,” a short film shot entirely in German.
Logline: German Shepherd Blondi bears witness to historical events while trying to play catch with her master, Adolf Hitler.
Synopsis: A dog is a man’s best friend, even if that man is the Führer? Blondi explores the relationship between history’s most despicable man and his beloved German Shepherd. From eating the crumbs under the table at the Führer’s birthday, to living in the confinement of the bunker, this film presents intimate snapshots of the dog’s daily life intertwined with the realities of war and fictitious, humorous newsreels, depicting the oblivious pet’s significant and surreal impact on the Reich.
The film is intended to have a physical exhibition plan, ideally being screened on the festival circuit. Several international film festivals cast a spotlight on quirky and thought-provoking works.
Shooting in London in mid Feb/April (3 day shoot total, exact dates TBC).
Unpaid roles but local travel expenses covered and food provided on the shoot. Also copy of the film after its festival run for use in showreels.
playing age: 20 - 30
role languages: German
role ethnicities: White
m, 20-30, White / European, German speaker
Traudl (Day Player)
f, 20-30, White / European, German speaker
playing age: 30 - 40
role languages: German
role ethnicities: White
f, 30-40, White / European, German speaker
The Fuhrer’s Girlfriend; traits: she is extremely jealous of Blondi and mistreats her without being seen by her boyfriend any chance she gets; as the years go by, jealousy turns into exasperation.
playing age: 40 - 50
role languages: German
role ethnicities: White
m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker
The Fuhrer’s personal physician; traits: analytical, tormented, driven by a sense of duty; he finds himself stuck in the bunker, and only wants to survive, whilst having to deal with Hitler’s final madness.
Herman Göring (Supporting)
m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker
High-ranking military and political figure, a prominent member of the Nazi Party; traits: the mastermind behind the Nazi propaganda machine, he is annoyed by the disrupting presence of the dog, always in the way and distracting the Fuhrer from his duties.
Joseph Goebbels (Supporting)
m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker
High-ranking military and political figure, a prominent member of the Nazi Party; traits: the mastermind behind the Nazi propaganda machine, he is annoyed by the disrupting presence of the dog, always in the way and distracting the Fuhrer from his duties.
Heinrich Himmler (Supporting)
m, 40-50, White / European, German speaker
High-ranking SS officer, chief architect of the Holocaust; traits: as he is pitching his evil masterplan, he is annoyed by the distracting presence of the dog, disturbing his meeting.
playing age: 40 - 60
role languages: German
role ethnicities: White
m, 40-60, White / European, German speaker
The Fuhrer; traits: despite being very busy and authoritative, his heart melts when he interacts with his dog Blondi; his pet is his favourite thing, and he loves to feed her snacks and play fetch together; but in times of crisis, will he put the dog in front of his own ego?
