FRANKA’S MONSTER
Director: Ina Balon
Short film | Germany | 2023
12 min | Stereo
57th Hof International Film Festival
2023
In the disarray of a hotel room, Franka, drummer in a rock band, fights with her inner demons. The weight of societal expectations to be young, beautiful, and flawless bears down on her, making the very thought of performing unbearable. As therapists come and go, a recurring message emerges: she’s unique, yet in the shadow of the stunning lead singer, her individuality finds little space. Will this pressure shatter her spirit?
With Bärbel Schwarz, Jörg Malchow, Monica Pokorna, Oliver Schütz, Pauline Wiesweg
Screenplay Ina Balon, Cinematography Jochen Keller, Editing Claudia Wolscht, Production design Martha Ines Brenner, Costume design Sandra Güldenpfennig, Sound Paul Powaljaew, Music Sven Rossenbach, Florian Van Volxem, Production Jens Susa