THE KISS OF THE GRASSHOPPER

DER KUSS DES GRASHÜPFERS

By Elmar IMANOV

INCIPIT FILM SRL - as PROD

Drama - Completed 2025

In a magic realistic world, Bernard, a troubled young man, seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.

Festivals
& Awards

Berlinale - EFM 2025
Forum
    • Year of production
    • 2025
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • GERMANY, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG
    • Languages
    • GERMAN
    • Duration
    • 129 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Elmar IMANOV
    • Writer(s)
    • Elmar IMANOV
    • Producer(s)
    • Eva BLONDIAU (COLOR OF MAY)
    • Synopsis
    • "THE KISS OF THE GRAQSSHOPPER” is a drama tinged with magical realism. Meet Bernard, a middle-aged freelance writer with a penchant for orderliness. He lovingly wraps each of his books in paper. Bernard also finds solace in crafting vehicles. His unusual roommate is a cuddly sheep, a source of warmth and comfort that aids his sleep.
      Despite a turbulent relationship marked by frequent breakups, Bernard deeply loves his girlfriend, Agata. But his strongest bond is with his father, Carlos. Tragedy strikes when Carlos is violently attacked, resulting in a severe concussion. Medical tests reveal a grim diagnosis: a brain tumour.
      Carlos faces a difficult choice, with surgery offering a 50% chance of survival. Without it, death is certain. Carlos refuses surgery, leaving Bernard in shock and strange in his own world.