Laurenz Lukele
Directing
Biography
Born in Vienna, Austria, Laurenz is a self-taught filmmaker and film scholar with a background in music and performance. He sang in the Vienna State Opera children’s choir and later attended the Vienna Boys Choir High School. After studying Japanese Studies with a focus on film history and political science, he began making his own films during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. His work combines academic research on film genres with hands-on experience across all stages of production.
Known For
Tethered is an ensemble film about a ghost trying to uncover how she died while coexisting with the new tenant of her former apartment. As she learns about the world through his space, he remains entangled in a love story involving a woman with a very unusual name.
Tethered
This short film blends a cultural exploration of Jewish traditions, Austrian internationality, and the hectic energy of a film set. Presented as a one-shot, it captures the essence of what every filmmaker encounters during their projects.
Gefilte Tisch
"Bergluft" is a no-budget suspense short film that confronts the audience with typical stylistic elements of the horror genre, without providing a clear resolution to the story. Four friends, Caro, Ben, Nicolas, and Steffi, go on a trip to the mountains together to celebrate the completion of their card game in a cabin. Along the way, an old mountain tale about a deceased puppeteer quickly sets the stage for a sudden shift in the tone of the movie..