Drama · Germany · 2025 · 20m

Tenez

Director

Cast

Linus Scherz as Leo Joachim Schönfeld as Old Coach Paul Heimel as Conny Lennart Anton Hahn as Falk Rebekka Wurst as Daughter Sven Seeburg as Association Head

Crew

Lena Katharina Krause — Director of Photography Sören Denecke — Editor Maximilian Nita — Writer Maximilian Nita — Producer Saba Mehdizadeh — Producer Clara Eigeldinger — Production Design

Synopsis

Before a crucial tennis championship, Leo encounters his former coach, who physically abused him nearly ten years ago. Leo, who has been struggling with mental health problems since then, threatens to spiral out of control, caught between the tennis court and the gambling halls.

Mood & Themes

tennis short film

Key Collaborators

Maximilian Nita Director Lena Katharina Krause Director of Photography Sören Denecke Editor Maximilian Nita Writer Maximilian Nita Producer Saba Mehdizadeh Producer Clara Eigeldinger Production Design Lea Potthoff Costume Design

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