Nocturnal Creatures

Solvent

1 hr. 34 min. | Drama, Horror, Mystical | N-18

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A team of cleaners, upon discovering a Nazi document archive in an old basement, awakens the supernatural horror lurking there. Former American soldier Gunner becomes obsessed with uncovering the basement’s secret, but the house’s past begins to creep ever deeper into his body and mind. Solvent is a radical horror comedy, where elements of “body horror” draw inspiration from real mishaps suffered by members of the film crew – like a broken nail and other physical injuries. Beneath the dark humor lies a sharp commentary on the rising tide of right-wing movements in Europe.

Johannes Grenzfurthner

Johannes Grenzfurthner

Johannes Grenzfurthner is an artist, filmmaker, and founder of the film production studio monochrom. He teaches at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and at Leuphana University in Germany, and is the director of the festivals Arse Elektronika and Roboexotica. His works have been presented at international festivals such as SXSW and Fantastic Fest. Grenzfurthner’s creative output spans contemporary art, activism, humor, and pop culture.
Languages
English, German
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Solvent
Produced
2024: Austria

Film information

Director
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Producers
Günther Friesinger, Julianne Gabert, Johannes Grenzfurthner, Jasmin Hagendorfer
Screenplay
Johannes Grenzfurthner, Benjamin Roberts
Music
Pieter de Graaf
Cinematography
Florian Hofer
Cast
Jon Gries, Aleksandra Cwen, Johannes Grenzfurthner, Roland Gratzer
More information
www.imdb.com

Screenings

Sunday, 9 November

21:10

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 11

Past screening

Wednesday, 12 November

20:50

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 10

Past screening

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