Unterbrochen / Cut Off, Somehow
Experimental Animated Documentary Short / 5 min / 2026
What does it feel like to be interrupted?
In her own searching and personal voice, twelve-year-old Tilda recounts her everyday experiences of being interrupted while speaking — at school, at home, and in conversation. Her observations reveal moments that often remain unnoticed.
The film traces these interruptions as they begin to shape attention, expression, and the experience of being heard.
Without accusation, yet with growing resonance, Unterbrochen touches on a familiar dynamic: whose voice is heard, and whose is cut short.
What begins as a personal account opens into a broader reflection on attention, agency, and the fragile space of being allowed to speak.
Direction, Animation, Editing: Pola Rader / Music: Jens Heuler / Sound Design: Sebastian Struck