The Newt Congress

The Newt Congress

16 mins | Aug. 3, 2022

For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.

The Newt Congress

16 mins | Aug. 3, 2022

The Newt Congress
For years now, giant talking newts have been used both for their labor and as laboratory animals. The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of the animals. The short film is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek‘s War with the Newts.
Producers
Original title Der Molchkongress
Directors Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli
Writers Immanuel Esser, Matthias Sahli, Karel Čapek