Malou (film)
Malou is a German 2019 social short film drama starring Romina Küper, Veronica Ferres and Charles Rettinghaus, directed by Adi Wojaczek and produced by Patrick Mölleken. The film celebrated its world premiere on July 19, 2019 at the 23rd LA Shorts International Film Festival in Los Angeles and was screened at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in August 2019 as part of the 15th HollyShorts Film Festival's official selection. "Malou" has been selected as a finalist at the Oscar-qualifying 22nd Manhattan Short Film Festival 2019 while prevailing against more than 1,250 submission from 70 countries . Plot. The young passionate dancer Malou is irresistible fighting for her dream of a career on the big stage. After years of struggle and rejection she suddenly receives her one chance at life – leading up to an unexpected reveal. Production. "Malou" is a German film production that was shot in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Among others the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen-Werden as well as the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus served as its film sets.