CLEANING & CLEANSING
Austria 2024 – Director: Thomas Fürhapter – Original language: English, German, Slovak – Subtitles: English – Length: 91 min.
Clean: a short-lived state. To achieve it, you need time. The cleaning process depends on monotonous repetition, often carried out by human hands, often unnoticed. Detailed, patiently observed shots provide insights into worlds that trigger a wealth of associations. A philosophical space for reflection about cleaning takes shape. Ysabel Fantou
Biography
Thomas Fürhapter first studied psychology in Salzburg, then philosophy in Vienna. The director's second film, ZUSAMMENLEBEN, won the Viktor DOK.deutsch 2023. For CLEANING & CLEANSING, Fürhapter was responsible for directing, cinematography and editing.
Filmography (selection)
ZUSAMMENLEBEN, 2023, 90 min.
THE THIRD OPTION, 2017, 78 min.
Nominated for the DOK.deutsch Wettbewerb
Intense stories and the unusual on one's own doorstep: the competition presents films that deal with people and topics in German-speaking countries. The VIKTORIA DOK.deutsch Competition is endowed with 7,500 euros. The prize sponsor is Sky.
No youth rating
Writer: Thomas Fürhapter. Camera: Judith Benedikt, Manuel Zauner, Thomas Fürhapter. Sound: Andreas Hamza, Joseph Nikolussi. Editing: Thomas Fürhapter. Music: Xing Li, VOCES8, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. Production: Electric Shadows Laufbilderzeugungsanstalt. Producer: Weina Zhao.
