Casting Tapes

Several young actresses, mostly fresh from theatre school, follow the casting call for a role tailored to their lives: that of an actress auditioning for the role of an actress… An intriguing mix of documentary and fiction that examines the complexities of womanhood as role play and acting as social practice.

Directed by Ulrike Putzer, Matthias van Baaren, Casting Tapes leans on a strong ensemble — Lisa Furtner, Naemi Latzer, Sandra Lipp — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2020.