Melissa inherits a struggling dive bar from her deceased father, along with a considerable amount of debt. The apparent resurrection of her father, along with his new found memory, causes certain secrets to resurface. She is now confronted with the potential to change her fortune and future… And her relationship with the new father.
I feel human. Again. Is an Xsentrikarts & Jinx Pictures co-production.
“In the end, one needs more courage to live, than to kill himself.” –Albert Camus
“You’re listening now, aren’t you,” says a cold and nearly unconscious Andreas Wagner, over his live broadcast. Social media seems to have offered him a voice, transforming him into an unlikely Internet phenomenon when it least matters.
Running Time: 18 minutes (16 minutes without credits)
Produced: Vienna, 2016-17
Format: HD
Unravelling the “ultimate truth” has become an obsession for a paranoid Mani Haruplex, and he’s found secret prophecies tucked away in ancient texts. His discovery will soon be put to the test by others who believe the “absolute truth” is hidden elsewhere.
Short film
Shot in Vienna/Austria in May 2013.
Running Time: 16 minutes
Produced: Vienna, 2012-2013
Format: HD
Gematria is a dystopian short drama. The film has since been screened at numerous festivals around the globe and nominated for prizes. Visit the film’s page for more info.
Zack (seven years old) is studying medicine. A mysterious book thrusts him into a fantasy world, filled with definitions, symptoms and cures, while his mentor (Dr. Zack) guides him along the path to becoming a “great doctor”. Although he fails to make sense of a dysfunctional family life and the harsh reality of his environment, he works hard towards finding a cure for his abusive father. Will Zack be able to attain his potential in a ruthless adult world?
13 minute short film
produced in 2010 London/Canada
A young middle eastern couple escape the turmoil of their homeland and end up in a European metropolis. Oblivious to the realities of their new setting, constructing a new life seems within reach, even if it does require hard work and a few sacrifices.
30 minute short film, 2012, Austria. Directed by Yilmaz Vurucu. Starring: Ahmad Abu Kharma, Aisha Eisa, Anatol Rieger, Hans-Jurgen Leitner, Raoul Simmler.
A young middle eastern couple escape the turmoil of their homeland and end up in a European metropolis. Oblivious to the realities of their new setting, constructing a new life seems within reach, even if it does require hard work and a few sacrifices.
Their dreams come to a crushing halt when they’re confronted with the harsh reality of life on the streets. Lacking knowledge of the local language and devoid of any contacts, they are forced to fend for themselves as they devise unique methods of survival. Yet their time, patience, and energy is running out, and the dire situation is taking its toll on their already strenuous relationship.
For the first time in their lives, they’re forced to confront social, racial, and moral boundaries. Crossing the physical border was just the beginning. Director Yilmaz Vurucu experiments with a unique story telling technique; the film takes place from a first person perspective, through the eyes of the main character