SWITZERLAND: actors (m/f), 16-55, German spkrs, for short film in the Engadin [E]
For a low budget short film produced by ZHdK students in the Cast / Audiovisual Media course.
Synopsis: Anna is in her early teens when she is hired out on a farm. There she is demoted to a work slave. Despite all adversities, she does not give up hope of returning to her mother. “Toni”, the other contracting boy at the farm, also gives her support. But with each passing day, the situation comes to a locked head.
Hiring children on Swiss farms was legal until 1978. It is a topic that has long since not received the attention it would need for a honest reappraisal. We would therefore like to take this on and, above all, promote awareness amongst a young audience.
Casting at the beginning of February 2021 under the Covid protective measures.
Shooting in March, beginning of April 2021 over 3 to 4 weekends (arrival Fri-evening | departure Sun-evening) in the Engadin GR, La Punt-Chamues-ch | Stein am Rhein, Hotel Schwanen
No fee but overnight accommodation (in a holiday home) in the Engadine and meals will be provided by the production; travel expenses will be covered.