Objet a (film)
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| Directed by | Ann Oren |
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| Cinematography | Juan Sarmiento G. |
| Edited by | Hansjörg Weißbrich |
| Music by | Kyan Bayani |
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| Distributed by | Grandfilm |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
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| Language | German |
Objet a is a 2026 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Ann Oren, from a screenplay by Oren and Geoffroy Grison. It stars Aenne Schwarz, Louis Hofmann, Simone Bucio, Georg Friedrich and Sofia Kokkali.
It had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 11 August 2026, where it competed for the Golden Leopard.
Premise
Ingeborg and Adam are hand surgeons bound by love, control, and fixations. Ingeborg is compelled to steal objects while Adam longs to become one.
Cast
- Aenne Schwarz as Ingeborg
- Louis Hofmann as Adam
- Simone Bucio
- Georg Friedrich
- Sofia Kokkali
Production
In July 2025, it was announced Aenne Schwarz, Louis Hofmann, Simone Bucio and Georg Friedrich had joined the cast of the film, with Ann Oren directing from a screenplay co-written with Geoffroy Grison. Principal photography concluded that same month.[2]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 11 August 2026, where it competed for the Golden Leopard.[3] Prior to, Oscilloscope Laboratories acquired US distribution rights to the film.[4] Grandfilm will distribute in Germany.[5]
References
- ↑ "Objet a". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (July 28, 2025). "Ann Oren's fetish feature 'Objet a' wraps production in Germany, Luxembourg". Screen International. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Balaga, Marta (July 9, 2026). "Locarno Festival Announces 'Adventurous' Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (July 21, 2026). "Oscilloscope Laboratories Acquires Ann Oren's 'Objet a' Ahead of Locarno World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Szalai, Gerog (August 8, 2026). "'Objet a' Explores Desire and Control in an Age When We "Touch Flat Screens More Than Our Lover's Skin"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 16, 2026.