SOLDAT AHMET

PRESS QUOTES

«This is due to Lenz’s unique style of directing: It is the way he uses his artistic means – cinematography, music, editing etc., the original way he puts together all the pieces of the puzzle of Ahmet’s odyssey.»
Nachum Mochiach, Fipresci

«An empathetic portray. Lenz strongly emphasises the theatrical, performative aspects of the military world, the choreographic elements of its macho denizens’ movements in their matching uniforms/costumes. »
Neil Young, Screen Daily

«Jannis Lenz creatively and amusingly challenges prejudices.»
Vladan Petkovic, Cineuropa

«Jannis Lenz achieves the rare feat of unifying meta-piece and complex, layered characters; he masterfully crafts an intimate viewing experience that lives from its lightness, while still embracing moments of heaviness.»
Jakob Dibold, Ray Film Magazine

« Lenz’s careful construction of this film is a master class in how meaning can be found in the most ordinary of actions»

 Sarah Boslaugh, The Arts STL     

SYNOPSIS

HYBRID DOCUMENTARY  / AT / 2021

 STARRING: Ahmet Simsek, Margot Vuga, Andreas Simma, Adriana Salles, etc.

DIRECTOR:Jannis Lenz
CONCEPT: Jannis Lenz
PRODUCERS: David Bohun,Lixi Frank

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Panama Film
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Jakob Fuhr
SOUND RECORDING: Benedikt Palier
SOUND DESIGN & MUSIC: Benedikt Palier
EDITORS: Jannis Lenz, Roland Stöttinger, Nooran Talebi
COLOR GRADING: Lee Niederkofler, Vienna fx

DRAMATIC ADVISOR: Tizza Covi

RUNNING TIME: 76min.

SHOOTING FORMAT: HD

SCREENING FORMAT: DCP 2k

ASPECT RATIO: 1:1,85

SOUND: Dolby Digital 5.1

• Charles E. Guggenheim  Emerging Artist Award

• Award  of the Austrian Film Institute for Best Upcoming Director

• First Steps Award - Nomination, Berlin

• Best Sounddesign - Diagonale - Festival of Austrian Film

• Final Touch Award - Bolzano IFF

• Winner National Competition - This Human World * International Human Rights Film Festival

• DOK. Edit Award - Nomination, Munich

• Honorable Mention - SANFICI

• Best Sound - MIDFF DOKer

FESTIVALS & SCREENINGS

(SELECTION)

• Visions du Réel - Nyon

• Diagonale - Festival of Austrian Film

• Biografilm - International Celebration of Lives

• Frameout Open Air Cinema - MuseumsQuartier Vienna (Opening Film)

• Sarajevo Film Festival

• Filmfestival Kitzbühel

• FIDBA - International Documentary Film Festival Buenos Aires

• This Human World - International Human Rights Film Festival

• SANFICI- Festival  Internacional de Cine Independiente

• Bolzano IFF

• Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

• ZagrebDox

• Julien Dubuque IFF

• MIDFF DOKer

• Uruguay International Film Festival

• Europe on Screen Indonesia

• Docu.emme

• Beldocs

• DOK.fest Munich

• Festival Filmer le Travail