Gabriel
Gabriel empfindet Lust
Synopsis
When a young altar boy encounters the devil during a foot-washing ritual, he must confront the supposed incompatibility of his non-normative sexuality and his faith. Devotion, dominance, ecstasy and shame exist side by side in both cases, shaped by a longing for intimacy and acceptance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hof International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Hertneck
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Kneer, Felix Hertneck
- Original Score
- Olga Riazantceva-Schwarz, Richard Schwarz
- Original Title
- Gabriel empfindet Lust
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Hertneck
Ali Kneer, Felix Hertneck
Olga Riazantceva-Schwarz, Richard Schwarz
Paul Strand
Jan Gustke, Juliane Bentz
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Kneer
Writer
Felix Hertneck
Writer
Felix Hertneck
Director
Paul Strand
Director of Photography
Jan Gustke
Producer
Juliane Bentz
Producer
Olga Riazantceva-Schwarz
Original Music Composer
Richard Schwarz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gabriel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gabriel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gabriel about?
When a young altar boy encounters the devil during a foot-washing ritual, he must confront the supposed incompatibility of his non-normative sexuality and his faith. Devotion, dominance, ecstasy and shame exist side by side in both cases, shaped by a longing for intimacy and acceptance.
Who directed Gabriel?
Gabriel was directed by Felix Hertneck.
Who stars in Gabriel?
The principal cast of Gabriel includes Nils Thalmann, Emil von Schönfels.
When was Gabriel released and how long is it?
Gabriel was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gabriel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gabriel was composed by Olga Riazantceva-Schwarz, Richard Schwarz.