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Couple's Last Summer Day Unravels in Autumn's Grip
24 Jul
Summary
- Film explores contemporary resignation and longing for connection.
- A couple's final summer beach trip confronts harsh autumn elements.
- Kino Rebelde secures international sales for the new film.
The film "September Afternoon," set to premiere in competition at the Locarno Film Festival, has secured international sales rights with Kino Rebelde. Writer-director Nicolaas Schmidt's work is described as a transformation of the romantic summer retreat into a quiet meditation on modern resignation and the longing for connection.
The narrative centers on a couple who refuse to accept summer's end, embarking on a final trip to the coast for two afternoons. However, the blustery autumn wind replaces the warm summer sun, and their attempts to find shelter and defend against the tide become a metaphor for deeper struggles.
This film marks Schmidt's return to Locarno after his 2021 premiere. His previous works, including award-winning shorts, highlight his distinctive approach to filmmaking. Producers Maxi Haslberger and María Vera praise Schmidt's freedom, simplicity, and critical sensitivity, anticipating a unique cinematic experience that heightens receptiveness through deliberate pacing.
Produced by Amerikafilm and supported by MOIN Filmförderung and FFA, "September Afternoon" is set to offer audiences a deeply introspective cinematic journey. Schmidt is also preparing to shoot his feature film "Something New Has Begun" early next year.
