Piaffe
Synopsis
When her sibling Zara suffers a nervous breakdown, the introvert Eva is forced to take on Zara’s job as a Foley artist. She struggles to create sounds for a commercial featuring a horse, and then a horsetail starts growing out of her body. Empowered by her tail, she lures a botanist into an affair, through a game of submission. Piaffe is a visceral journey into control, gender, and artifice.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 25, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 29, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Oren
- Screenplay & Story
- Thais Guisasola, Ann Oren
- Original Score
- VTSS, Munsha, äbvsd
- Original Title
- Piaffe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Schuldenberg Films, WeFadeToGrey
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Oren
Thais Guisasola, Ann Oren
VTSS, Munsha, äbvsd
Haim Tabakman, Ann Oren
Kristof Gerega, Sophie Ahrens, Fabian Altenried
Department Leadership Roster
Thais Guisasola
Screenplay
Kristof Gerega
Producer
Haim Tabakman
Editor
Ilaria Di Carlo
Production Design
Ann Oren
Screenplay
Sophie Ahrens
Producer
Ann Oren
Editor
Anna Philippa Müller
Costume Design
Ann Oren
Director
Fabian Altenried
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piaffe
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What is Piaffe about?
When her sibling Zara suffers a nervous breakdown, the introvert Eva is forced to take on Zara’s job as a Foley artist. She struggles to create sounds for a commercial featuring a horse, and then a horsetail starts growing out of her body. Empowered by her tail, she lures a botanist into an affair, through a game of submission. Piaffe is a visceral journey into control, gender, and artifice.
Who directed Piaffe?
Piaffe was directed by Ann Oren.
Who stars in Piaffe?
The principal cast of Piaffe includes Simone Bucio, Simon(è) Jaikiriuma Paetau, Sebastian Rudolph, Lea Draeger, Josef Ostendorf.
When was Piaffe released and how long is it?
Piaffe was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Piaffe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piaffe was composed by VTSS, Munsha, äbvsd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piaffe?
Piaffe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).