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The films in Willy Hans’s trilogy «Das satanische Dickicht» («The Satanic Thicket») feature a dark and mysterious world, where the supernatural encounters the mundane. Hans creates a unique and captivating atmosphere of somber beauty that immerses audiences in a realm full of secrets and unimaginable horrors. A thrilling masterpiece of short filmmaking that lingers in viewers’ minds long after the closing credits have ended.
The chicken is slaughtered, the song is sung, the lake is crossed, and the hitchhiker never knew where she was heading in the first place. One thing is for certain: It's no easy task to try and understand other people.
Otto and Ulrike are running an organic farm that employs people with disabilities. And Jakob works there as part of his reintegration after spending time in juvenile prison. Things take a toll on Otto, who struggles to manage all his tasks. When Ulrike's coffee cup breaks on the kitchen floor, something dark breaks loose.
First, the rubber crocodile disappears. Then, Fernando, the rabbit, is suddenly gone. Also, someone forgot the sandwiches on the kitchen table while someone else's football is stolen by some teenagers. Finally, the medieval folks show up and straighten everything out. And yet, enigma and chaos are pervasive.
Willy Hans was born in Freiburg in 1982. In 2009, he began his studies at the HFBK University of Fine Arts Hamburg, where he made several films, including «Der fremde Fotograf und die Einsamkeit» (2012), which screened at multiple festivals. «Das satanische Dickicht – Eins» is his graduation film, which he has since expanded to a trilogy. Currently, Hans is working on his first feature-length film.
Willy Hans has developed a unique style characterized by his love of experimentation and a talent for blending genres. His films surprise viewers with unexpected twists and intriguing image compositions. He doesn’t shy away from unconventional narrative structures and unusual perspectives.
Since 2014, Willy Hans has also been part of a collective with Paul Spengemann, Jan Eichberg, and Steffen Goldkamp, who were fellow students at HFBK Hamburg. The four are by no means a conventional production collective. Instead of striving for control, they like to explore the limitless possibilities of a continuous exchange of ideas, collaborating in a variety of forms. Kurzfilmtage is showing Hans’s trilogy «Das satanische Dickicht» («The Satanic Thicket»), which features a dark and mysterious world, where the supernatural encounters the mundane. In addition to their impressive visuals and high production values, these shorts stand out for the unique atmosphere that Hans creates. Their somber beauty captivates audiences, immersing them in a world full of secrets and unimaginable horrors. A thrilling masterpiece of short filmmaking that lingers in viewers’ minds long after the closing credits have ended.
The second programme is dedicated to the collective Spengemann, Eichberg, Goldkamp, Hans, whose members appear in different functions – director, cinematographer, screenwriter, etc. – across the six shorts. Both screenings are accompanied by a conversation with the filmmakers, and a 90-minute Master Class with Hans and other members of the collective will be held on Saturday.
Le court métrage n’est pas juste un film «court». C’est une forme d’art à part entière à laquelle nous consacrons chaque année un festival.
Il existe des courts métrages de tous genres et de toutes longueurs. Grâce à des voies de production facilitées, il permet de capter rapidement une époque et de l’illustrer. Il divertit, surprend, analyse lasociété, exprime une opinion politique ou donne un aperçu de mondes étrangers.
Nous rassemblons nos courts métrages pour créer des programmes thématiques ou des sections – comme nos compétitions – et nous les projetons dans un ordre bien précis. Pour apprécier le court métrage, il suffit d’être curieux, d’avoir envie de faire des découvertes et de se laisser surprendre.
Le festival
Les Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur représentent le plus important festival de courts métrages en Suisse. Chaque mois de novembre, Winterthour se transforme en métropole du court métrage pendant six jours.
Tout le monde trouve son compte dans les programmes soigneusement concoctés par nos curatrices et curateurs sur des thématiques ou des événements actuels et brûlants. Les blocs des compétitions donnent une bonne vue d’ensemble du paysage cinématographique actuel, alors que les installations, performances et autres événements spéciaux montrent au public la diversité des formes audiovisuelles. Le programme d’événements allie concerts, lectures et bien plus encore, complétant ainsi l’expérience du festival.
