I Could Kill Her

by Caroline Weller

Hamburg Media School, Germany

Synopsis

Although Nea hates birthdays, she hopes for a surprise from her mother Almut on her birthday this year. But as always, Almut only has eyes for Nea's little sister Suri. So Nea comes to a realization: she will - unfortunately - have to kill her sister.

Director's biography

Caro began filming her small-town life in the Rhineland at an early age. She later studied Communication Design while working as an editor and developing television formats. In 2017, she directed her first project and discovered her true passion.
After several years working as a commercial director, she set out to find her own cinematic voice and began a Master's degree in Film Directing at the Hamburg Media School. In her work, she explores the role of women in society, examining female anger and the pressures that shape, constrain, and ultimately drive women to resist.
She has just completed her thesis film Selber Schuld! (screenplay by Anna Leah Bolln) and is developing the series ONE.BIG.DARK.ROOM. together with writer Tatjana Standky. Her short film I Could Kill Her (screenplay by Tatjana Standky) has been nominated for the FIRST STEPS Award in the Big Audience category.

Credits

Director: Caroline Weller

Screenplay: Tatjana Standky

Cinematography: Nadine Habash

Producer: Claudio Franke

Specifications

Original title: I Could Kill Her

Running time: 13'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Germany