Stockfinster

A power failure puts three households in a state of emergency. In the first flat they were just about to start a party, now they are all sitting together by candlelight. In the neighbouring flat, the residents see their conspiracy theories confirmed - after all, they have been preparing for this moment for years. And while one floor below a young man is drowning his lovesickness in vodka, there is someone else stuck in the lift.

Directed by Jakob Fischer, Stockfinster leans on a strong ensemble — Nikita Dendl, Philipp Dornauer, Benita Martins — 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 screen titles of 2022.