Dark Fortune
Finsteres Glück
Synopsis
Late at night, the psychologist Eliane Hess is called to the hospital to take care of Yves, an eight-year-old boy, who just has lost his parents and siblings in a car accident. Eliane is both shocked and curiously drawn to the traumatized boy. As time goes by, she loses the professional distance to the patient, and when Yves' relatives begin a heavy dispute about the boy's future, Eliane makes an unorthodox decision, that throws her life off track.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Haupt
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Haupt
- Original Title
- Finsteres Glück
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Fontana Film, Triluna Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Haupt
Stefan Haupt
Tobias Dengler
Christof Schertenleib
Rudolf Santschi
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Haupt
Director
Stefan Haupt
Writer
Tobias Dengler
Director of Photography
Christof Schertenleib
Editor
Rudolf Santschi
Producer
Catherine Schneider
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Fortune
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What is Dark Fortune about?
Late at night, the psychologist Eliane Hess is called to the hospital to take care of Yves, an eight-year-old boy, who just has lost his parents and siblings in a car accident. Eliane is both shocked and curiously drawn to the traumatized boy. As time goes by, she loses the professional distance to the patient, and when Yves' relatives begin a heavy dispute about the boy's future, Eliane makes an unorthodox decision, that throws her life off track.
Who directed Dark Fortune?
Dark Fortune was directed by Stefan Haupt.
Who stars in Dark Fortune?
The principal cast of Dark Fortune includes Eleni Haupt, Noé Ricklin, Elisa Plüss, Carla Chiara Bär, Martin Hug.
When was Dark Fortune released and how long is it?
Dark Fortune was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.