In an industrial slaughterhouse in Germany, Jakob works as a security guard while Boris from Bosnia slaughters pigs. Amidst the cold brutality of their surroundings, the two men form a quiet, unspoken bond, united by a shared longing for freedom. When Jakob helps Boris retrieve his confiscated passport, they find themselves caught in a dangerous spiral of power and helplessness, forcing them to confront fateful choices that will change their lives forever.
Born in Freiburg i. Br., Simon Schneckenburger grew up in the Black Forest and studied film directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg. His short film BORZAYA celebrated international festival success and was semifinalist at the Student Academy Awards. He is currently working on his debut film and a mini-series.
Filmography
2017 Am Tag die Sterne
2018 Im Rauschen
2018 Was ihr nicht seht
2020 Ich glaube, es geht ans Ende der Welt
2021 Borzaya
2023 Everybody Leaves in the End
2025 Skin on Skin
