Jupiter
by Benjamin Pfohl
German
English
Lea's family is part of a cosmic cult that promises salvation in a higher existence – Jupiter. As a result, Lea repeatedly finds herself at the centre of a conflict: Does she want to accept the supernatural faith of her family and be part of the unconventional religious community or go her own way? While searching for herself and defining her own values, she learns to stand up for herself and recognise genuine friendships. German director Benjamin Pfohl has expanded on his highly successful short film for his feature debut. This accessible coming-of-age story convinces with an excellent visual language that includes fascinating images of space.
Benjamin Pfohl
Benjamin Pfohl discovered his passion for film as a young boy. He completed his studies at the renowned University of Television and Film Munich. Afterwards, he worked as first AD on several advertising productions. In 2016, he was elected to the university's advertising master class. His commercials SMUDGE and ETERNAL SUMMER ran at numerous festivals and won Junior ADC and Spotlight awards in New York. 2023 JUPITER 2022 DECISION GAME 2019 JUPITER 2014 TOTES LAND 2012 DIE EINSAMKEIT DES JÄGERS 2010 MUNICH BOHÈME
