The Souffleur
2025 dark comedy film
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The Souffleur is a 2025 dark comedy film produced, written and directed by Gastón Solnicki. Starring Willem Dafoe, Lilly Lindner, Claus Philipp and Stephanie Argerich.
- Gastón Solnicki
- Julia Niemann
- Gastón Solnicki
- Gabriele Kranzelbinder
- Paolo Calamita
- Eugenio Fernández Abril
- Willem Dafoe
- Lilly Lindner
- Claus Philipp
- Stephanie Argerich
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| Directed by | Gastón Solnicki |
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| Cinematography | Rui Pocas |
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Running time | 78 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 31 August 2025.
Premise
After managing an iconic hotel, the InterContinental Vienna for thirty years, Lucius learns the building has been sold to a developer who intends to demolish and reimagine it.[2]
Cast
- Willem Dafoe
- Lilly Lindner
- Claus Philipp
- Stephanie Argerich
Production
In August 2024, it was announced Gastón Solnicki would direct the film, from a screenplay co-written with Julia Niemann.[3] In May 2025, Willem Dafoe, Lilly Lindner, Claus Philipp and Stephanie Argerich were announced to have joined the cast, with the film in post-production.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in the Orizzonti section.[5]