Tandem
Synopsis
Jan supports his best friend Lukas, a passionate swimmer who became blind after an accident. Jan feels responsible for Lukas’s blindness. When Lukas plans to move to Bilbao for an Erasmus program, Jan realizes how dependent he is on him. During a nighttime confrontation by the lake, Jan falls into the water and is saved by Lukas at the last moment. Jan understands that he must let Lukas go and face his own fears.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Landshut Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Karim Kousz
- Screenplay & Story
- Roman Glöckner, Rafael Karim Kousz
- Original Score
- Ben Wendel
- Original Title
- Tandem
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, BR, Filmakademie Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Karim Kousz
Roman Glöckner, Rafael Karim Kousz
Ben Wendel
Roman Richards
Lucas Lörch
Jeremias Smeaton, Rafael Karim Kousz
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremias Smeaton
Producer
Rafael Karim Kousz
Producer
Rafael Karim Kousz
Director
Roman Richards
Director of Photography
Roman Glöckner
Writer
Rafael Karim Kousz
Writer
Lucas Lörch
Editor
Victor Ritter
Production Design
Ben Wendel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tandem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tandem about?
Jan supports his best friend Lukas, a passionate swimmer who became blind after an accident. Jan feels responsible for Lukas’s blindness. When Lukas plans to move to Bilbao for an Erasmus program, Jan realizes how dependent he is on him. During a nighttime confrontation by the lake, Jan falls into the water and is saved by Lukas at the last moment. Jan understands that he must let Lukas go and face his own fears.
Who directed Tandem?
Tandem was directed by Rafael Karim Kousz.
Who stars in Tandem?
The principal cast of Tandem includes Elias Krischke, Sören Kneidl, Anneke Brunekreeft.
When was Tandem released and how long is it?
Tandem was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Tandem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tandem was composed by Ben Wendel.