Passion Despair
Synopsis
The Swiss photographer Daniel Leuenberger lives on the edge of society, working in Moldova with girls between 9 and 14 years old. He has caused much controversy with the photos of his models which he sells via the internet. The film raises questions of how images are used and their effects in a world increasingly dominated by the media. However, it also shows girls' lives in Moldova's neighbour Transnistria, which does not officially exist. Modelling is not just an important additional source of income for the girls, but more importantly provides a change from the dullness of everyday life.
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- Director
- Steff Gruber
- Original Title
- Passion Despair
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Moldavian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Kino.net
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steff Gruber
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Steff Gruber
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What is Passion Despair about?
The Swiss photographer Daniel Leuenberger lives on the edge of society, working in Moldova with girls between 9 and 14 years old. He has caused much controversy with the photos of his models which he sells via the internet. The film raises questions of how images are used and their effects in a world increasingly dominated by the media. However, it also shows girls' lives in Moldova's neighbour Transnistria, which does not officially exist. Modelling is not just an important additional source of income for the girls, but more importantly provides a change from the dullness of everyday life.
Who directed Passion Despair?
Passion Despair was directed by Steff Gruber.
Who stars in Passion Despair?
The principal cast of Passion Despair includes Romina Juravskaia, Ana Nasushnaia, Larisa Sirbu, Valentina Ursaky, Tamara Zaitseva.
When was Passion Despair released and how long is it?
Passion Despair was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.