Armenia
Mari is a farmer and runs her farm with a few dairy cows. When her husband dies unexpectedly after decades of childless marriage, she experiences a period of economic uncertainty, but at the same time develops new vitality. Mari rediscovers herself as a woman, makes bold decisions and crosses boundaries for which she has to pay dearly.
CREW
Production & Director: Jaqueline Rauter
Screenplay: Jaqueline Rauter
Camera: Alexis Sigalov
Title song: Scharmien Zandi ("Sweet Life")
Assistant director: Petra Holzfeind
Shooting schedule: Jeanette Picker
Editing: Jaqueline Rauter
Music compositions: Johannes Umlauft, Empire of Construction
Set Design: Sophia Rettl
Sound: Michael Drabosenig
Sound assistant: Ernst Thurner
LOCATIONS Carinthia (Villach Stadt, Gasthaus Gasser Villach, Gerlitzen Alpe)
SUPPORTED BY Land Kärnten Kultur, Land Steiermark Kultur
FESTIVALS
Awards
David Film Festival (2024) Best Cinematography
London Movie Awards (2024) Best Shortfilm
Sevilla Indie Film Festival (2024) Best Director & Silver Award Shortfilm
Reale Film Festival Milano (2024) Best International Film
New York Movie Awards (2024) Gold Award Director Short & Silver Award Drama Short
Monza Film Fest (2024) Best Director
Night of Drama Shorts (2023 Best Original Idea
Hollywood Gold Awards (2023) Best Drama
Europe Film Festival UK (2023) Best Actress
Venus Community Awards (2023) Winner Special Category
Vöfa Film Festival (2023) Best Cinematography, Nominee Best Actress & Best Director
K3 Film Festival (2022) Nominee Audience Award
Official Selections
Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards (2024)
Barcelona Indie Awards (2024)
Berlin Awards (2023)
Liverpool Indie Awards (2023)
