Sebastian Meise
Born in Tirol, Austria, in 1976. He first studied Painting and Philosophy, later Directing at the Vienna Film Academy. During his studies, he produced several short films and documentaries together with Thomas Reider. His first feature-length documentary Outing (2012) is closely linked to his multi-award-winning film debut Stillleben (Still life, 2011). His third feature film Great Freedom premiered at Cannes Film Festival 2021.
Outing (2011)
Sven is thirty, eloquent, studied archaeology and has never been guilty of anything. But, since puberty, Sven has felt sexually attracted to children. He attends therapy sessions and is determined never give in to his desires. In order to overcome his isolation, ... (more)
Sven is thirty, eloquent, studied archaeology and has never been guilty of anything. But, since puberty, Sven has felt sexually attracted to children. He attends therapy sessions and is determined never give in to his desires. In order to overcome his isolation, ... (more)
Still Life
(2012)
An unexpected letter forces siblings Bernhard and Lydia to confront each other and to deal with their family history. (more)
An unexpected letter forces siblings Bernhard and Lydia to confront each other and to deal with their family history. (more)
Great Freedom
(2021)
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he ... (more)
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he ... (more)