7 YEARS, 28 SHORTS, AND 1 PANDEMIC LATER
IDLE SHORTS UNVEILED
Idle Shorts spans seven years, featuring 52 films across Europe and the Mediterranean, exploring human connections. Following successful premieres in Hamburg and Berlin, we're thrilled to extend our screenings to include Marseille this fall. Stay updated and discover what's next by subscribing to our newsletter.
COMING THIS FALL
MARSEILLE PREMIERE
Join us this fall in Marseille for the next screening of Six Idle Shorts. After Hamburg and Berlin, we're excited to bring our six personal stories to the heart of the Mediterranean. Prepare for a special night with a unique cinematic experience and a live music event. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about the event details and more. We can't wait to share this special night with you in Marseille!
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An Open Film House in Hamburg
Idle Films is an independent film collective and a company. We are based in Hamburg and hosted by Filmfabrique at the heart of a creative hub in the Kreativquartier Oberhafen. We develop and produce short-form fiction for the big screen, the web, and anywhere in between. We love telling stories from all walks of life that will make you feel something, no matter where you're from or what language you speak. We work with fresh and experienced talents to create cinematic experiences that inspire and get you talking.
THE 52-WEEK ANTHOLOGY
IDLE SHORTS
Idle Shorts is a film project made of 52 stories of human connection.Launched in 2016, the anthology captures quiet reflections, fleeting joys, and unspoken ties. Each film tells a standalone story that explores how we connect to life and each other. It is organized like a weekly journal, with the episodes following the four seasons and aligning with the 52 weeks of the year.
“It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes makes its way to the surface” - VIRGINIA WOOLF.
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BERLIN PREMIERE
SIX IDLE SHORTS
Following our successful premiere in Hamburg with over 320 attendees, we're excited to bring Idle Shorts to Berlin. The Hamburg screening featured six diverse films from France, Germany, and Switzerland, exploring themes from wanderlust to mental health. Now, on February 6th, we invite you to a more intimate yet equally captivating event in Berlin, promising a cozy, engaging setting to experience these unique stories.
SIX PERSONAL STORIES
Each short film we screened conveyed a unique and personal story. Our goal was to showcase works by slightly offbeat talents while encouraging appreciation for stories that represent various worldviews.
La Madeleine de Proust
Our premiere symbol is the Madeleine, rooted in Proust's" La Madeleine de Proust." Each film in our diverse anthology aims to be a catalyst for the viewer, evoking a sensorial experience. Our shorts ensure that every viewer finds a story that resonates intimately with them, just like everyone has a personal "Madeleine de Proust."
SIX IDLE SHORTS
Our recent premiere in Hamburg was a startling success with over 320 registrations. The screening featured six unique standalone short films, each filmed across the diverse landscapes of France, Germany, and Switzerland. These films delved into various themes, from wanderlust and the complexities of mental health to the devastating reality of wildfires.
SIX PERSONAL STORIES
Each short film we screened conveyed a unique and personal story. Our goal was to showcase works by slightly offbeat talents while encouraging appreciation for stories that represent various worldviews.
IMMERSIVE SCREENING EXPERIENCE
Our Premiere was more than an ordinary film screening. It offered a unique experience, where a surprising live music performance accompanied our final short film, 'Sunny Side Up.' This fusion of film and music created an unforgettable evening. The event included an engaging Q&A session and a lively after-party with Café Noaille - an Algerian band from Marseille.
Looking Forward
The success of our Premiere in Hamburg has set the stage for more exciting screenings and events in 2024.
06.Feb 2024 - 1930 | Moviemento Kino, Kreuzberg Berlin
It starts with a chat
If you want to collaborate on a short film, learn more about what we do, or discuss a business opportunity with Idle Studio, please don't hesitate to contact us. We welcome any questions, suggestions, or ideas you might have. We're excited to connect with you and start a conversation.
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Sunny side up
Sunny Side Up is a short film about love and music. It’s also about gentrification and the challenges associated with precarious living and life as a musician.
SYNOPSIS
The film follows the story of Majid—an undocumented Raï musician in Marseille. Hours before the single most important concert of his life, one could secure his residence permit, Majid and his wife are getting evicted from their apartment. When Majid insist on rehearsing and even declines help from his friend Hamid, Asma is struggling to keep it together. As time is running out, tensions are rising and Asma finally confronts Majid's indifference.
Sunny Side Up (Les Oeufs au Plat) is Episode Nº23, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.Learn more about Idle Shorts
FILM INFOS
Directed & Produced by Iliès Terki
Starring: Djamel Reffes, Naziha Homrani, Mouelhin NasserOriginal Title: Les Œufs Au Plat
10 minutes
Drama Music
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
French/Algerian (CC)
CREDITS
Story and screenplay by Iliès Terki
Cinematography by Holger Jaquet
Produced by Iliès Terki.
Set design: Nathalie Oger
Music Score by Djamel Reffes
Sound: Mathieu Altmann
Sound Mixer Walter laguerre
Colorist: Alen Jelić
Ivan's Gift
Ivan's Gift is an unusual thriller of an autistic outlaw who narrowly escapes death, leading to an unexpected encounter that offers him a chance at a fresh start and a perhaps a new life.
SYNOPSIS
In the remote hinterlands of Southern France, Ivan, an underground gunsmith with Asperger syndrome, lives a solitary life in a dinghy trailer workshop. His secluded existence revolves around his craftsmanship, repairing and creating firearms for anonymous patrons, of questionable morals and intentions, in exchange for life necessities. His methodically crafted routine is abruptly shattered when an unknown assailant targets him, turning Ivan's world upside down. Confronted with death, Ivan’s flight instinct kicks in, as he attempts an escape in the assassin’s car. Only to soon discover that he’s not alone in the vehicle.
Ivan's Gift is Episode Nº06, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.
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FILM INFOS
Directed & Produced by Iliès Terki
Starring: Daniel Thomas
12 minutes
Thriller Drama
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
German (CC)
CREDITS
Cinematography: Timmi Davis
Story by Iliès Terki
Screenplay: ilièsTerki & Fernando Silvestrin
Music: Christoph Klinger
Sound: Walter Laguerre
Production Design: Benjamin Aignan
To see a woman
An aspiring stage actress who struggles with a role travels to the Swiss mountain village of Sils Maria, searching for inspiration. But fate has other plans.
SYNOPSIS
Marie struggles to embody a character for a play about Swiss writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach. In search of inspiration, Marie sets off on a journey to Sils Maria—a small village where the writer spent her final days. But despite the beautiful backdrop of the snowy mountains of the Engadine, Marie grapples with her lines and the emotional depth of her character. Until an unexpected encounter with a mysterious woman shifts her focus from her creative block to an avalanche of unexpected feelings.
To See a Woman (Eine Frau zu Sehen) is Episode Nº41, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.
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FILM INFOS
Directed & Produced by Iliès Terki
Starring: Verena Gerjets,
Naemi Latzer, Marta KalkaOriginal Title: Eine Frau zu Sehen
12 minutes
Drama Romance
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
German (CC)
CREDITS
Cinematography: Timmi Davis
Story by Iliès Terki
screenplay: Iliès Terki, Paula Bierend, Amina Balajo.
Music: Christoph Klinger
Sound: Christoph Hellmich
Sound Mixer Walter Laguerre
All Things Burn
When a wildfire of historical proportions breaks out at Plaine des Maures in the South of France, Ana makes a few very uncomfortable choices.
SYNOPSIS
As Ana, a sawmill operator in southern France, finishes her shift, she notices unfamiliar bird chirps and rising smoke. Soon she discovers that a wildfire is raging in the area. Desperate to get to her unconventional home, nestled in a majestic oak tree, Ana struggles to get passed the roadblocks. Even though her home is at the path of the raging fire, Ana is determined to get there to protect the life she’s built. Her battle against the fire may be a battle against the odds, but Ana will not give in without a fight.
All Things Burn (Tout Brûle) is Episode Nº24, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.
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FILM INFOS
Directed & Produced by Iliès Terki
Starring: Evelise Mendes
Original Title: Tout Brûle
12 minutes
Drama Environment
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
French/Portuguese (CC)
CREDITS
Story & Screenplay by Iliès Terki
Cinematography: Holger Jaquet
VFX artist: Philippe Maron
Production design: Margot Gueguen
Music Score: Glantz.Cortez
Sound Design: Walter Laguerre
Colorist: Franziska Heinemann
Hitchhiking
Sarah's journey through the French Provence is filled with adventure, enigmatic strangers, and a few unforeseen twists and wrong turns.
SYNOPSIS
Set against the backdrop of the sunlit Provence, Sarah, a spirited twenty-something seasonal worker, sets out hitchhiking to reach her new job. Relying exclusively on her disarming smile and tireless thumb, Sarah is making her way through scenic landscapes and bumpy roads, surrounded by cork oak evergreen forests, with the help of three strangers. And just like a modern-day Ulysses, Sarah’s journey cannot reach its destination without running into a few unforeseen twists and wrong turns along the way.
Hitchhiking (Sur le Pouce) is Episode Nº12, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.
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FILM INFOS
Directed & Produced by Iliès Terki
Starring: Eva Flaure, Benjamin Aignan, Élise Clément, Viktor Sterwald
Original Title: Sur le Pouce (French)
15 minutes
Road Movie Adventure
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
French (CC)
CREDITS
Story by Iliès Terki
Screenplay: Iliès Terki & Paula Bierend
Cinematography: Holger Jaquet
Music Score: Christoph Klinger
Sound Design: Walter Laguerre
Getting lost
A couple’s weekend getaway at the North Sea becomes a reminder of the things they can’t get away from.
SYNOPSIS
During a trip to a small harbor town, Jenny and Timmi search for a lighthouse that holds special meaning to their relationship. As they become lost, tensions rise between them, leading to a breaking point. Jenny takes off on her own towards a nearby forest, while Timmi stays put, thinking Jenny will come back soon. After some time, still no sign of Jenny. Only the distant echo of a gunshot and hunting dogs. As anger gives way to fear, an increasingly concerned Timmi is heading towards the woods looking for his partner.
Getting Lost is Episode Nº49, part of the Idle Shorts Anthology.
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FILM INFOS
Directed by Iliès Terki
Starring: Timmi Davis, Jennifer Lotsi
15 minutes
Romance Drama
5.1 Audio | Color, 4k Scope (2.39)
German (CC)
CREDITS
Produced by Iliès Terki & Fernando Silvestrin
Story by Iliès Terki
Screenplay: Iliès Terki & Fernando Silvestrin
Cinematography: Moritz Tessendorf
Set Design: Jillian van Koutrik
Music Score: Christoph Klinger
Sound Design: Walter Laguerre
Sound: Christoph Hellmich