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Short fantasy drama

The Newt Congress (2022): Cast

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The Newt Congress is a 2022 short fantasy drama directed by Immanuel Esser and Matthias Sahli, starring Manuela Biedermann as Syndikat, Peter Hottinger and Marina Guerrini. It runs 16 minutes.

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The Newt Congress (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Genres
Fantasy , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Newt Congress About?

The premise of The Newt Congress without spoilers.

For years, giant, sentient newts have been employed as laborers and laboratory subjects. In this short film, the Newt Congress convenes in a conference hall nestled in a natural setting, where officials and scientists debate ways to maximize the creatures' exploitation. The piece is a free adaptation of Karel Čapek’s novel War with the Newts.

The Newt Congress Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • literature on screen
  • czech literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • science fiction literature on screen
  • czech science fiction literature on screen
  • european science fiction literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • 1930s literature on screen
  • foreign language adaptation
  • congress
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Newt Congress Cast & Characters

Manuela Biedermann leads the cast as Syndikat, with Peter Hottinger and Marina Guerrini as Kongressmensch. Directed by Immanuel Esser and Matthias Sahli; 11 actors are credited in all.

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The Newt Congress Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Der Molch Kongress” and “뉴트 총회”.

Also known as
  • Der Molch Kongress
  • 뉴트 총회

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The Newt Congress FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Newt Congress, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Newt Congress?

The Newt Congress runs 16 minutes.

When was The Newt Congress released?

The Newt Congress was released on August 3, 2022.

Who directed The Newt Congress?

The Newt Congress was directed by Immanuel Esser and Matthias Sahli.

Who is in the cast of The Newt Congress?

The Newt Congress stars Manuela Biedermann as Syndikat, Peter Hottinger and Marina Guerrini as Kongressmensch, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Newt Congress have a post-credit scene?

No. The Newt Congress has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Newt Congress in?

The original language of The Newt Congress is German.

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