Facing the Screen

Facing the Screen

25 mins | Nov. 20, 2021

The silver screen is a window to the world — and the screen showing live surveillance footage is a window into the movie theater. Jannik is a projectionist. During his shifts, he uses surveillance cameras to keep an eye on the few moviegoers in the auditoriums. In reality, he’d prefer to see himself on the big screen. When he interacts with people, the line between game and reality becomes blurred.

Facing the Screen

25 mins | Nov. 20, 2021

Facing the Screen
The silver screen is a window to the world — and the screen showing live surveillance footage is a window into the movie theater. Jannik is a projectionist. During his shifts, he uses surveillance cameras to keep an eye on the few moviegoers in the auditoriums. In reality, he’d prefer to see himself on the big screen. When he interacts with people, the line between game and reality becomes blurred.
Producers
Original title Vor der Leinwand
Directors Semih Korhan Güner
Writers

Cast

Simon Steinhorst

as Jannik