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The Caretaker (Stillleben)
The inconspicuous caretaker of the city’s largest museum has a special, silent connection to art (and the creators of art). When his world is torn apart by the merciless Gleichschaltung he risks everything to save some of the “degenerate” artworks from being confiscated by the Nazis.
Description
Best Narrative
6th Annual Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival
Official Selection
Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
UK Jewish Film Festival
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival
Orange County International Jewish Film Festival
Tucson Jewish Film Festival
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
East Bay Jewish Film Festival
Kansas City Jewish Film Series
3 Stars Cinema
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Joyee Forum Jewish Film Festival
CBS Film Series
Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival
Screenings
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Synopsis
The inconspicuous caretaker of the city’s largest museum has a special, silent connection to art (and the creators of art). When his world is torn apart by the merciless Gleichschaltung he risks everything to save some of the “degenerate” artworks from being confiscated by the Nazis.
Director
Roland Puknat was born in 1995. With his father being an artist and his mother a violinist he was fascinated by art, photography, and visual storytelling from an early age. After graduating from high school he did an apprenticeship at Markenfilm, Germany’s leading advertising film production, where he was able to gain experience during various projects at home and abroad. “The Caretaker” is his first narrative short film.
Additional information
| Length | 18 min |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 |
| Countries of origin | Germany |
| Languages | German |
| Subtitle | English |
| Genre | Short |
| Original title | Stillleben |
Educational Pricing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
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