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Buna-Film presents

Glimpses into the pre-production of "Melancholie der Engel"

Oh yes... one more thing.

I'll show you some photos.

I want it to feel real, but also artistic.

This will be the style of the film.

Now, this is your cat.

Do you recognize him?

No.

It would be a great experience for you.

Check this out.

A picture of the shooting area.

Would this work for you?

No.

No... not really.

I'll show you another one.

One moment...

Here... this is me... naked.

No, thank you.

I know.

- No? - It's silly, but I'm sorry.

- Maybe another time? - No, not for me.

I wish you good luck anyway.

Think about it a bit! Call me, please.

Yes? I would like to speak to Birgit Karstensen Frank.

I would like to be called back... I will be at home for the next few days.

I have a small request. You're probably not at home.

If you want, put the CD in an envelope and send it to me, asap.

It's like that with the light... and look at the setting.

Over there. From there.

Actors (Actresses) wanted

for an important international production, submit a photo.

- Hello? Hello, Peter?

- It's me. - What are you doing, boy?

I'm preparing a small film shot by me.

This isn't going quite the way I wanted.

Say, do you still have that camera I gave you?

Yes.. Somewhere... but I still need it.

- Oh, do you still need it? - Yes, many more tapes for you.

So, will this be your film?

- I revised and had the story rewritten three times. - Three times already?

Yes, yes, and it's getting better, it's getting more and more interesting.

- Your film, then? - Jess (Franco) already shot it,

but he doesn't have enough money to let you launch it.

But then, what do you still need that room for?

It can still be useful to me.

Yes well... I have it here.

Could you send it back to me? I would need it for my film.

Yes..I can do it if you want.

I don't know, but do you know the director Ulli Lommel?

I work for him, these days, for Ulli. For his film.

It would be nice if we could see each other again in December.

I'll be in touch in early December.

Bye.

So, can we shoot now?

We turn in that direction first.

I'll do it later... now let's shoot.

Hi, come in.

Give, give here!

Careful!

Is the camera okay for you?

Take her away!

It was wonderful,

soon, I hope... God willing.

Hey, old bitch!

Wait a minute, not in this tone.

Hello, Mr. Jess Franco, please. Thank you.

- Yes? - Ready, Jess!

Hello, yes, it's me!

Am I bothering you?

Jess, I just want to tell you,

that I can't come to the recording.

I'm so sorry, Jess.

Ulli sent all the tickets and everything.

I hope a solution can be found.

OK, bye, Jess.

Hello?

Yes, yes, the number is the right one.

A female role is still available.

Tomorrow? No.

The day after tomorrow is fine.

You have the address.

At nine, see you then.

I can't wait.

Ladies and gentlemen, today is Thursday, October 12th.

- Franziska?

- Yes, hello. - Come in.

What a pleasure!

You can give me your coat.

Please, can you go upstairs.

- This way? - Up the stairs.

I'll be right there.

I am coming.

On the left, here.

Sit here.

Would you like something to drink?

- Vino?

I'd love that.

I'll go get some wine.

You can already watch it.

- A Rothschild, please. - Thank you.

- So, you are Franziska? - Yes.

Where did you read about the part?

Would you be interested?

Well, it depends on the role.

Do you already have experience?

On stage? Or in front of the camera?

- Not yet, no. - No?

No? This is not strictly necessary.

You don't have to be able to act, or speak, no, no.

Do you know the 'Blue Snuff' movies?

Everything falls into place.

The atmosphere is spontaneous, yes.

It will be a beautiful film, yes. Very artistic.

Very... visual.

I'm currently looking for a location.

For a couple of shooting tests

it will be an extraordinary film, completely different.

Very physical...

Everything is fine?

What role should I have? Is there a script?

Okay, so... three girls will be participating.

A very young girl, but you're too old for that.

There's just... how can I put this... one situation.

But no script, not for the actors.

- Okay, but... - You have to impersonate yourself.

Yourself.

It's about you, too. If you participate.

And your desires.

You have to give everything.

Yes, but I won't do anything dubious.

Yes.. how far would you go?

Until what point? Where is your limit?

I don't want to take off my clothes.

Would this make you give up?

Well.. I don't want to go that far.

But this is the minimum!

This is the minimum, dear Franziska.

It would be very important for me.

It's not about nudity, it's about desires,

and abysses. One moment, please.

Another glass.

Take a look at this photo.

Everything is real.

What do you mean by real?

It was not acted.

Nothing was staged.

Are you there or not?

Well, for me this is a problem.

- But why? - Because I do not want.

- Why not? - I thought it was a movie.

- Something normal, with a script. - It's important.

It must be a very personal film.

Ok ma...

Full of melancholy.

Okay, be careful.

From here.

What would it be like with this?

What do you say?

What is this supposed to be?

An animal?

And this?

What do you see in this?

Well, nothing.

- What does nothing mean? - Nothing!

Is there still something to recognize in that photo?

Well, meat!

These are test shots.

The film has a lot to do with physicality,

with me. It will be a very special film.

A new kind of film.

And then as realistic as possible.

We all have to do our best.

Just like I said, I've already done some filming.

The truthfulness.

This is the essence of the film.

That's what it's about!

Exactly that,

dear Franziska.

Here, look.

Do you see this?

Nice, huh?

Oh god.

Stay!

Stay here!

Little whore!

Idea, DOP, Editing, Sound Design Marian Dora