GFF26: THE TALENTED MR F.

Australian premiere

Der Talentierte Mr. F. 

It is a story that sounds too strange to be true, and yet it is.

Berlin film students Julius and Moritz worked for over three years on their animated short film "Butty", hoping to make the leap into the big film world with it. However, when the aspiring filmmakers decide to submit the short to festivals, they discover it is disqualified as it had already been submitted under a different name.

Upon learning that their film has been stolen by an American posing as the actual director, the duo set off on a thrilling journey from Germany to West Virginia, USA. They are sure that there must be a mix-up, but the more they investigate, the more incredible the story of the "talented Mr. F." becomes. Determined to uncover the truth and confront the alleged impostor, they must navigate a world of deception, ambition, and unexpected twists.

Directed by Igor Plischke, The Talented Mr. F is a compelling documentary that explores creativity, ownership, identity, and deception in the digital age.

German with English subtitles and English