Nasdrowje!

Documentary, Russia, 2006-2009 (24 min.)

Credits

Produced:
Maximilian Westphal
Directed:
Christian Esquerré, Maximilian Westphal
Edit:
Christian Esquerré
Director of Photography:
Maximilian Westphal
2nd Unit Camera:
Mikkel Thormann, Caspar Tribler
Illustrations:
Thomas Schukalla
Motion Graphics:
Christian Esquerré
Colour Grading:
Jonas Thorbrügge
Sound:
Timm Heiland
Music:
Timm Heiland, Florian Rasch, Jonathan Wulfes
Authoring:
Florian Alt
Art-Direction:
Sebastian Kaiser

Fundings:
Westphal/Esquerré

Distribution:
equatorpictures.com

Pitch:
Nasdrowje demonstrates the catastrophic effects of alcoholism in modern Russia by telling the story of four characters in an unconventional way. Next to filmed interviews, the reportage is supplemented by animated illustrations.
Nasdrowjes caliginous undertone is contrasted to dark elements of sarcastic humour, and supported by scientific facts and statements. The result of this successful experiment makes Nasdrowje a political arthouse film on a timeless scale.