Axolotl Overkill

Axolotl Overkill
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHelene Hegemann
Screenplay byHelene Hegemann
Based onAxolotl Overkill
by Helene Hegemann
Produced by
  • Hanneke van der Tas
  • Alain de la Mata
Starring
CinematographyManu Dacosse
Edited byBettina Böhler
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Constantin Film Verleih (Germany)
  • FilmRise (U.S.)
Release dates
  • 20 January 2017 (2017-01-20) (Sundance)
  • 29 June 2017 (2017-06-29) (Germany)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryGermany
LanguageGerman

Axolotl Overkill is a 2017 German drama film directed by Helene Hegemann, and stars Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Arly Jover, and Mavie Hörbiger. The screenplay by Hegemann is based on her 2010 debut novel Axolotl Roadkill.[1] The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2017 in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section;[2][3][4] where it was awarded the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Axolotl Roadkill". New Books in German. Goethe-Institut. 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  2. ^ Erbland, Kate (30 November 2016). "Sundance 2017 Announces Competition and NEXT Lineups, Including Returning Favorites and Major Contenders". IndieWire. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  3. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (20 January 2017). "'Axolotl Overkill' Clip: Reckless Teen In Hot Water With School Principal — Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Film Guide" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. 2017. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Award Winners" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  6. ^ Williams, David E. (31 January 2017). "Sundance 2017: Special Jury Awards for Cinematography". American Cinematographer. American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 12 March 2019.