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Granite Highway

  • Coloseum 123 Schönhauser Straße Berlin, BE, 13127 Germany (map)
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Short film | Drama | European premiere | 2024 | Australia | 14 min | English with German subtitles | Directed by Rhys Ellis

This screening will take place at Colosseum.

Synopsis

Set in the ’90s in a forgotten outback town, Alice, a lonely motel receptionist, becomes obsessed with a missing woman’s case. Over one restless night, paranoia and desire twist reality as she confronts a strange guest who may hold the answers. Granite Highway is a hypnotic, slow burn thriller.

Director’s Bio

Rhys Ellis is a Director based in Meanjin / Brisbane, Australia. With a passion for storytelling and a strong eye for visuals, Rhys is dedicated to bringing personal, real-world stories to life. Rhys often explores themes of identity and place, informed by his own mixed-race background. His journey from a photographer to a director has allowed him to merge his talent for captivating imagery with the moving image.

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