MIDNIGHT RUNNER

DER LÄUFER

By Hannes BAUMGARTNER

CONTRAST FILM ZÜRICH GMBH - as PROD

Crime - Completed 2018

One of the best runners in Switzerland tries to overcome his tragic childhood and the recent suicide of his brother by robbing innocent women at night. Based on a true story.

Festivals
& Awards

San Sebastian 2018
New Directors Competition
Zurich FF 2018
Focus Competition, Special Jury Mention
Athens International Film Festival 2018
International Competition
Zurich Film Awards 2018
Beset Film
Braunschweig International Filmfest 2019
Best Newcomer Talent
    • Year of production
    • 2018
    • Genres
    • Crime, Biography, Drama
    • Countries
    • SWITZERLAND
    • Languages
    • SWISS-GERMAN
    • Budget
    • 1 - 3 M$
    • Duration
    • 92 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Hannes BAUMGARTNER
    • Writer(s)
    • Stefan STAUB, Hannes BAUMGARTNER
    • Producer(s)
    • Stefan EICHENBERGER (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH), Ivan MADEO (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH), Urs FREY (CONTRAST FILM BERN GMBH)
    • Synopsis
    • How does one become a murderer? After a difficult childhood, Jonas Widmer seems to have found his way in life – the young man is considered one of the most talented long-distance runners in Switzerland. In addition to his athleticism, Jonas works as a successful chef in a restaurant, maintains a relationship with his adoptive mother and is planning to move in with his girlfriend Simone. If only his recurring dreams about meeting his deceased brother who took his own life two years ago would just go away… Jonas is being followed by a dark shadow. Unable to verbalize his internal struggles, Jonas develops a tragic double life in an attempt to overcome his despair.