The Newt Congress
Der Molchkongress
Synopsis
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
- Screenplay & Story
- Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
- Original Title
- Der Molchkongress
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli, Karel Čapek
Department Leadership Roster
Immanuel Esser
Director
Matthias Sahli
Director
Immanuel Esser
Screenplay
Matthias Sahli
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Newt Congress
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What is The Newt Congress about?
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
Who directed The Newt Congress?
The Newt Congress was directed by Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli.
Who stars in The Newt Congress?
The principal cast of The Newt Congress includes Ursula Bienz, Tobias Bienz, Wiebke Mollenhauer, Linda Gunst, Peter Hottinger.
When was The Newt Congress released and how long is it?
The Newt Congress was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 16m.