Fiction

At night, when dogs bark

A film by Lena Imboden
Country: Austria
Year: 2025
Length: 27'21"

Synopsis
Jakov is raising his 9-year-old daughter Matilda on his own while working at a construction site. Their loving relationship is put to the test when he is laid off and is plagued by fears of financial instability. Matilda senses this pressure and seeks his comfort. While Jakov fears he is failing as a father, Matilda is terrified of losing her only caregiver. Both are increasingly overwhelmed by the situation. Desperate, Jakov seeks help. Based on a true story.

Festivals
1. Filmfestival Max Ophüls Award (Germany, January 2025)

Cast
Daniel Wagner
Charlotte Zöchling
Bernd Hoelscher
Andreas Gaida
Irem GökÇen
Elias Eilinghoff
Seraphine Rastl

Crew
Director: Lena Imboden
Screenplay: Lena Imboden
Producer: Melvyn Zeyns, Sarah Mathis
Cinematographer: Chris Poulles
Sound recording: Anton Vertipolokh
Sound design: Anton Vertipolokh
Editor: Ortrun Bauer
Composer: Emanuel Steffen
Production design: Milena Wayllany, Valentin Maurer
Color correction: Bernhard Schlick
Title design: Chris Poulles

Supported by MA7, Soroponisten Schweiz, Vorarlberg.