The Souffleur
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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 Souffleur is a 2025 dark comedy film produced, written and directed by Gastón Solnicki. Starring Willem Dafoe, Lilly Lindner, Claus Philipp and Stephanie Argerich.
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]
References
- ^ "The Souffleur". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "The Souffleur". Magnify. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Vourlaris, Christopher (30 August 2024). "Argentine Filmmaker Gaston Solnicki's 'The Souffleur' Follows the Storied Hotel and Its Famous Dish, Both on the Brink of Collapse". Variety. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Vourlaris, Christopher (1 May 2025). "Willem Dafoe to Star in Dark Comedy 'The Souffleur' From Rising Helmer Gastón Solnicki; Magnify Boards for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (22 July 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Kathryn Bigelow, Guillermo Del Toro, Noah Baumbach & Benny Safdie In Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 July 2025.