THE MYSTERY OF WILHELMINENBERG (2023)
A mockumentary presented by Benedict Maranius
Written, directed and edited by:
Romana Carén & Benedict Maranius
Produced by:
Romana Carén
Presented and narrated by:
Benedict Maranius
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A mockumentary presented by Benedict Maranius
Written, directed and edited by:
Romana Carén & Benedict Maranius
Produced by:
Romana Carén
Presented and narrated by:
Benedict Maranius
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IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME (2022)
Written by: Romana Carén
Directed by: Romana Carén
Producer: Nora-Anna Hofmann
Camera: Manon Pichon
Edited by: Sonja Tiefenbacher
Music by: Mariusz Orgel
Cast:
Romana Carén, Philipp Stix, Constantin Tiberius
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Written by: Romana Carén
Directed by: Romana Carén
Producer: Nora-Anna Hofmann
Camera: Manon Pichon
Edited by: Sonja Tiefenbacher
Music by: Mariusz Orgel
Cast:
Romana Carén, Philipp Stix, Constantin Tiberius
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NÜT NOTHING NICHTS KAHICH NAHI NANIMONAI (2022)
An experimental short film by: Hanspeter Horner & Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén & Hanspeter Horner
Camera: Romana Carén, Hanspeter Horner
Edited by: Romana Carén
Cast:
Akira Horner, Benedict Maranius, Constantin Tiberius & Theo Schneider
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An experimental short film by: Hanspeter Horner & Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén & Hanspeter Horner
Camera: Romana Carén, Hanspeter Horner
Edited by: Romana Carén
Cast:
Akira Horner, Benedict Maranius, Constantin Tiberius & Theo Schneider
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"An unabashed foray into the roots of possessiveness and insecurities through the lens of childhood"
Experimental and freewheeling on surface, Nüt Nothing Nichts Kahich Nahi Nanimonai or Nothing is an Austrian short film by director duo Romana Caren and Hanspeter Horner that turns an unsupervised playtime of four children into an observation on foundational roots of human behaviour.
Little Constantin, who can be labelled as the protagonist is going through the age where we start developing a deeply personal sense of self, first manifested through our love for our possessions. As Constantin builds a volcano out of sand, the imaginary township around it becomes his own. In his mind, he is the town mayor, loving protector and first citizen. When his older brother "accidentally" destroys the town, Constantin is agitated. An argument ensues as he blames his brother for the mass genocide of every imaginary living creature in his imaginary township. Soon, a slight revenge angle is revealed involving certain lego blocks. Their conversation is innocent and unscripted. On the surface its nothing of any peculiar interest to anyone and most people overhearing it would chuckle and walk away without taking away anything profound out of it but directors Romana and Hanspeter linger on. As you watch their conversation unfold, it starts manifesting meaning laden with social commentary about our earliest discoveries of our sense of self by attaching worth to our materialistic possessions.
Nothing is a film that lets you draw your own observations and conclusions from Constantin's playtime journey. It's not a conventional narrative and the story it tells is as real as Constantin's imaginary township around an active volcano. In the end, all our constructions of self are always within the reach of destruction. This little film does well to remind us of that fact.
Link to the review
Experimental and freewheeling on surface, Nüt Nothing Nichts Kahich Nahi Nanimonai or Nothing is an Austrian short film by director duo Romana Caren and Hanspeter Horner that turns an unsupervised playtime of four children into an observation on foundational roots of human behaviour.
Little Constantin, who can be labelled as the protagonist is going through the age where we start developing a deeply personal sense of self, first manifested through our love for our possessions. As Constantin builds a volcano out of sand, the imaginary township around it becomes his own. In his mind, he is the town mayor, loving protector and first citizen. When his older brother "accidentally" destroys the town, Constantin is agitated. An argument ensues as he blames his brother for the mass genocide of every imaginary living creature in his imaginary township. Soon, a slight revenge angle is revealed involving certain lego blocks. Their conversation is innocent and unscripted. On the surface its nothing of any peculiar interest to anyone and most people overhearing it would chuckle and walk away without taking away anything profound out of it but directors Romana and Hanspeter linger on. As you watch their conversation unfold, it starts manifesting meaning laden with social commentary about our earliest discoveries of our sense of self by attaching worth to our materialistic possessions.
Nothing is a film that lets you draw your own observations and conclusions from Constantin's playtime journey. It's not a conventional narrative and the story it tells is as real as Constantin's imaginary township around an active volcano. In the end, all our constructions of self are always within the reach of destruction. This little film does well to remind us of that fact.
Link to the review
DIE ZWEI SCHABERNACK-ENGEL (2021)
Written by: Anestis Falk, Benedict Maranius & Romana Carén
Directed by: Romana Carén
Producer: Romana Carén
Camera: Romana Carén, Oliver Lakinger-Njari & Benedict Maranius
Edited by: Romana Carén
Cast:
Anestis Falk, Benedict Maranius, Oliver Lakinger-Njari & Romana Carén
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Written by: Anestis Falk, Benedict Maranius & Romana Carén
Directed by: Romana Carén
Producer: Romana Carén
Camera: Romana Carén, Oliver Lakinger-Njari & Benedict Maranius
Edited by: Romana Carén
Cast:
Anestis Falk, Benedict Maranius, Oliver Lakinger-Njari & Romana Carén
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NO MOTHER (2021)
Written & directed by: Romana Carén
Head of Production: Nora Anna Hofmann
DoP: Marco Zimprich
Edited by: Marisa Ambichl
Music by: Moritz Kofler
Cast:
Romana Carén, David Wurawa, Nina Fog, Anne Alexander-Sieder,
Christiani C. Wetter, Nikolaus Firmkranz, Nicole Locker
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Written & directed by: Romana Carén
Head of Production: Nora Anna Hofmann
DoP: Marco Zimprich
Edited by: Marisa Ambichl
Music by: Moritz Kofler
Cast:
Romana Carén, David Wurawa, Nina Fog, Anne Alexander-Sieder,
Christiani C. Wetter, Nikolaus Firmkranz, Nicole Locker
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"A poignant look at motherhood and coping with grief"
At what point during the pregnancy does a woman becomes a mother? That is the underlying question at the heart of director Romana Carén's emotionally charged short film, No Mother.
Gloria tries to reacclimatise to her life after suffering a miscarriage in the 11th week of her pregnancy. While others around her seemed to have moved on, an unshakeable feeling of loss tears at her heart constantly. The tangled web of her daily existence comprises of an inconsiderate boss, a supportive colleague and a loving yet despondent husband. She is surrounded by people who either in support or disdain have seemingly moved on from what she cannot.
Director and writer Romana Carén also portrays the protagonist and her tour-de-force performance as Gloria is the absolute highlight of the film. Displaying a masterful subtlety of the craft, she draws you into her world and as you get a glimpse into her broken heart, you can't help but feel a flood of some very complex emotions.
The writing, direction and cinematography are noteworthy and display an astute sense of building a narrative through impactful imagery, meaningful dialogues and seasoned performances. The supporting cast too does full justice to their roles especially David Wurawa as Gloria's husband Anthony. In his brief role, he manages to deftly convey the emotional struggle of a man who loves his wife and wants to be there for him but finds it challenging to empathize with something he doesn't fully comprehend.
All is not aces though. The sound mixing is a little rough around the edges, primarily due to the decision to use sync sound throughout. Footsteps and traffic noises occasionally distract from the moment and some of the editing choices between cuts are jarring. These are however small gripes as the emotionally honest core of the film keeps one hooked and leaves an undeniable impact long after the end credits roll.
All in all, this is a film that is poignant, relevant and emotionally resonant in equal measures.
Link to the review
At what point during the pregnancy does a woman becomes a mother? That is the underlying question at the heart of director Romana Carén's emotionally charged short film, No Mother.
Gloria tries to reacclimatise to her life after suffering a miscarriage in the 11th week of her pregnancy. While others around her seemed to have moved on, an unshakeable feeling of loss tears at her heart constantly. The tangled web of her daily existence comprises of an inconsiderate boss, a supportive colleague and a loving yet despondent husband. She is surrounded by people who either in support or disdain have seemingly moved on from what she cannot.
Director and writer Romana Carén also portrays the protagonist and her tour-de-force performance as Gloria is the absolute highlight of the film. Displaying a masterful subtlety of the craft, she draws you into her world and as you get a glimpse into her broken heart, you can't help but feel a flood of some very complex emotions.
The writing, direction and cinematography are noteworthy and display an astute sense of building a narrative through impactful imagery, meaningful dialogues and seasoned performances. The supporting cast too does full justice to their roles especially David Wurawa as Gloria's husband Anthony. In his brief role, he manages to deftly convey the emotional struggle of a man who loves his wife and wants to be there for him but finds it challenging to empathize with something he doesn't fully comprehend.
All is not aces though. The sound mixing is a little rough around the edges, primarily due to the decision to use sync sound throughout. Footsteps and traffic noises occasionally distract from the moment and some of the editing choices between cuts are jarring. These are however small gripes as the emotionally honest core of the film keeps one hooked and leaves an undeniable impact long after the end credits roll.
All in all, this is a film that is poignant, relevant and emotionally resonant in equal measures.
Link to the review
SMILE (2019)
short film
Writers: Benedict Maranius & Romana Carén
Director: Romana Carén
Producer: Romana Carén
Cast:
Benedict Maranius, Nina Fog, Romana Carén
short film
Writers: Benedict Maranius & Romana Carén
Director: Romana Carén
Producer: Romana Carén
Cast:
Benedict Maranius, Nina Fog, Romana Carén
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PEACE, JOY & EGGCAKE (2015-2016)
cooking show, OKTO TV Director: Shoshana Rae Stark Creator & Producer: Romana Carén Host: Romana Carén Official Website Imdb.com OKTO |
BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP (2013)
short film
Director: Shoshana Rae Stark
Writer: Romana Carén
Producer: Shoshana Rae Stark
Cast:
Sophia Baumgartner, Romana Carén, Leslie Goldsby, David Wurawa
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short film
Director: Shoshana Rae Stark
Writer: Romana Carén
Producer: Shoshana Rae Stark
Cast:
Sophia Baumgartner, Romana Carén, Leslie Goldsby, David Wurawa
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HEARTBEAT (2013)
short film
Writer and director: Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén, Andreas Alvarez, Katharina Lakinger, Shoshana Rae Stark
Cast:
Romana Carén, Katrine Eichberger, Valentin Schreyer
Crew:
DoP: Andreas Alvarez
Editors: Max Reinhold, Shoshana Rae Stark
Music: Stepan Sobanov
Soundtrack includes "Wonder" by Soap and Skin
Sound: Matthias Feldmann
Festivals:
Cannes Film Festival 2013 (Short Film Corner), Raindance Film Festival 2014
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short film
Writer and director: Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén, Andreas Alvarez, Katharina Lakinger, Shoshana Rae Stark
Cast:
Romana Carén, Katrine Eichberger, Valentin Schreyer
Crew:
DoP: Andreas Alvarez
Editors: Max Reinhold, Shoshana Rae Stark
Music: Stepan Sobanov
Soundtrack includes "Wonder" by Soap and Skin
Sound: Matthias Feldmann
Festivals:
Cannes Film Festival 2013 (Short Film Corner), Raindance Film Festival 2014
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WHERE THE WILD ROSES GROW (2012)
short film
Writer and director: Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén, Frederik Füssel, Katharina Lakinger
Cast:
Katja Benrath, Romana Carén, Tony Matzl, Kai Peterson
Crew:
DoP: Frederik Füssel
Editors: Robert Zapletal, Daniela Knotter McDonald
Music: Thomas Borchart
Sound: Matthias Feldmann
short film
Writer and director: Romana Carén
Producers: Romana Carén, Frederik Füssel, Katharina Lakinger
Cast:
Katja Benrath, Romana Carén, Tony Matzl, Kai Peterson
Crew:
DoP: Frederik Füssel
Editors: Robert Zapletal, Daniela Knotter McDonald
Music: Thomas Borchart
Sound: Matthias Feldmann
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Festivals:
Cannes Film Festival 2012 (Short Film Corner) The screenplay was semifinalist in the 22nd WriteMovies.com International Writing Competition. link to imdb.com |
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