Rowing

A quiet, unsettling short that blends athletic discipline with eerie body transformation, straining a friendship under pressure.

Directed by

Tobias Zürrer

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

Starring

Elsa Langnäse, Anni Molke, Rowan Polonski

Overview

Nele’s whole life is centered around rowing. Together with her best friend Dina, she trains every single day without exception. But Dina is struggling with her own body – her skin is turning scaly and spikes start growing out of her back. While Nele tries to keep her focused on training, Dina decides to listen to her body and surrender to the transformation. Not only is their shared passion at risk of falling apart, so too is their friendship in jeopardy.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, eerie and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, friendship, obsession, isolation

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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