TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 15:40

SYNOPSIS: While in rehearsals for a revival of Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts,” Max finds his beloved grandfather dead at home. As Max prepares for the funeral, he discovers that his grandfather was a Nazi. Compelled to take action in response to the inveterate silence in his life, Max makes a final gesture that attempts to reconcile his relationship with the 60 year-old actions of his “Opa.”

Shooting days: 5 days in New York City and Riverdale NY

Format: miniDV

Cast: Chad Hoeppner, Kevin O’Donnell, Lynne Bolton, Michael Cleef

Crew: Written, directed and cinematography by Markus Kirschner

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