Sound of Falling (German: In die Sonne schauen, lit. 'Staring at the sun') is an upcoming German drama film co-written and directed by Mascha Schilinski. It follows four generations of girls connected by a farm in the Altmark. The film is scheduled to premiere in the main competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2025. It will be theatrically released in Germany on 11 September 2025.
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| German | In die Sonne schauen |
| Directed by | Mascha Schilinski |
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| Cinematography | Fabian Gamper |
| Edited by | Evelyn Rack |
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| Distributed by | Neue Visionen |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
Premise
editThe film follows four girls—Alma, Erika, Angelika, and Lenka—from different historical periods whose lives are subtly interconnected. Each spends their youth on the same four-sided farmstead in the Altmark region. As they move through their respective presents, traces of the past gradually emerge.[1]
Cast
edit- Hanna Heckt as Alma
- Lena Urzendowsky as Angelika
- Laeni Geiseler as Lenka
- Susanne Wuest as Emma
- Luise Heyer as Christa
- Lea Drinda as Erika
- Florian Geißelmann as Rainer
- Greta Krämer as Lia
- Claudia Geisler-Bading as Irm
- Zoë Baier as Nelly
- Konstantin Lindhorst as Uwe
- Luzia Oppermann as Trudi
- Gode Benedix as Max
- Filip Schnack as Fritz
- Martin Rother as older Fritz
- Andreas Anke as Albat
- Liane Düsterhöft as Frieda
- Lucas Prisor as Hannes
- Ninel Geiger as Kaya
- Helena Lüer as Gerti
- Anastasia Cherepakha as Hedda
- Bärbel Schwarz as Berta
Production
editCo-writers Mascha Schilinski and Louise Peter were inspired to make the film after spending a summer on a farm in the Altmark, working on their own screenplays. The script was developed over three years.[2] Originally titled The Doctor Says I'll Be Alright, But I'm Feelin' Blue, the film was shot over 34 days in Neulingen and Vehlgast, both in Saxony-Anhalt.[3][4] Filming was completed on 2 September 2023.[5]
Release
editMK2 acquired the international sales rights to the film in April 2025.[6] A promotional clip and full trailer were released on 13 May 2025.[7][8] The film will be screened in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2025.[9][10][11] It will receive a theatrical release in Germany on 11 September 2025.[2][12]
References
edit- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (22 December 2023). "REPORT: Industry Village @ Les Arcs 2023". Cineuropa. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ a b Angermaier, Heike (7 May 2025). "Palmen-Aspirantin Mascha Schilinski: "Ein Film über ein Jahrhundert Leben"". Blickpunkt:Film (in German). Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Popp, Olivia (15 April 2025). "Mascha Schilinski's Sound of Falling to vie for Cannes' top prize". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Ziems, Christian (12 April 2025). "Mascha Schilinski mit Film "Sound of Falling" in Cannes: Was ein Dorf bei Arendsee damit zu tun hat". Volksstimme (in German). Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Prisor, Lucas [@lucasprisor] (2 September 2023). "Heute fällt in Neulingen in der Altmark die letzte Klappe für das vier Generationen umspannende Familiendrama "The Doctor says I'll be alright but I'm feelin' blue" (AT) von Mascha Schilinski" (in German). Retrieved 11 April 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (10 April 2025). "Buzzy Cannes Competition Film 'Sound Of Falling' Boarded By Mk2 Films; Movie "Signals An Exceptional New Voice"". Deadline. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (13 May 2025). "'Sound of Falling' First Look: Mascha Schilinski's Cannes Premiere Is an Ode to the Generational Ghosts of Girlhood — Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Kilb, Andreas (13 May 2025). "Deutscher Wettbewerbsbeitrag beim Filmfestival Cannes". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (10 April 2025). "Cannes Competition: Aster, Trier, Dardennes, Reichardt, Ducournau & Wes Anderson Among Lineup — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (10 April 2025). "Cannes Lines Up Another Hot Festival With Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Ari Aster Premieres (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Schultze, Thomas (3 May 2025). "Mascha Schilinski an Tag 1 in Cannes". The Spot MediaFilm (in German). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Stosch, Stefan (9 May 2025). ""So viel Glück muss man erst mal verkraften"". RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (in German). Retrieved 12 May 2025.
