
The Wild
Wildnis
“Potatoes have to be peeled, withered orchid blossoms must be plucked. Then everything is in order.”
Synopsis
In addition to demonstrating the unexpected complexities of individual life paths, THE WILD establishes the possibility of “cinematic space” becoming a type of “third space”. Two seemingly contrasting spaces merge to construct a new space. The first space is the living room of a retired couple. The second space is embodied in Super 8 recordings filmed by the old man during his numerous trips to Africa and Asia during the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The pictures show exotic animals which are projected directly onto the walls and furniture of the house. The assembly of these differing spaces does not create a more succinct boundary between them, but rather assists in the mingling of the two spaces. In this fleeting moment of third space, as it is limited by time, a new cinematic reality is formed.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Helena Wittmann
- Original Title
- Wildnis
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Wittmann
Helena Wittmann, Jakob Gerresheim
Helena Wittmann
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Wittmann
Director
Louise Tresvaux du Fraval
Costume Design
Helena Wittmann
Editor
Helena Wittmann
Director of Photography
Jakob Gerresheim
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild about?
In addition to demonstrating the unexpected complexities of individual life paths, THE WILD establishes the possibility of “cinematic space” becoming a type of “third space”. Two seemingly contrasting spaces merge to construct a new space. The first space is the living room of a retired couple. The second space is embodied in Super 8 recordings filmed by the old man during his numerous trips to Africa and Asia during the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The pictures show exotic animals which are projected directly onto the walls and furniture of the house. The assembly of these differing spaces does not create a more succinct boundary between them, but rather assists in the mingling of the two spaces. In this fleeting moment of third space, as it is limited by time, a new cinematic reality is formed.
Who directed The Wild?
The Wild was directed by Helena Wittmann.
Who stars in The Wild?
The principal cast of The Wild includes Barbara Nüsse, Peter Maertens.
When was The Wild released and how long is it?
The Wild was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 12m.




















