VRACHT

FREIGHT — Switzerland 2025 — Directed by: Max Carlo Kohal — 80 min — Production Company: Dynamic Frame GmbH — Producer: Nicole Ulrich — Co-Production: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

In a world of stapling containers, 16-year-old Rudmer dreams of becoming a barge ship captain, toughening in an ever-changing surrounding.

Onboard the Panerai container ship, the young sailor Rudmer dreams of becoming a captain himself one day. Shot over the course of four years, the film offers a rare glimpse into the tough life aboard a cargo ship on the Rhine, while capturing an intimate story of growing up amid Europe's industrial ports and terminals.

FESTIVALS 

• PÖFF@Doc 2024 – EE
• Solothurner Filmtage 2025 – CH
• DOK.fest München 2025 – Winner of the German Documentary Film Music Award (Composer: Mirjam Skal) – DE
• Rockaway Filmfestival NYC 2025 – US
• 64th International Film Festival Zlín for Children and Youth 2025 – CZ
• Swiss Film Prize 2025 – Nominated in the category Best Graduation Film – CH                                                  

Writer: Max Carlo Kohal, Tania Stöcklin, Roman Stocker. Camera: Lukas Gut. Sound: Oscar van Hoogevest. Editing: Roman Stocker, Tania Stöcklin. Music: Mirjam Skal. Production: Dynamic Frame GmbH. Producer: Nicole Ulrich. Co-Producers: Philipp Ritler, Jonas Ulrich.

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