Synopsis
One evening, a prison director announces to a convict his execution for the next day. As though by a miracle, later at night the cell door opens. Exhausted by endless interrogations the convict drags on through dark prison corridors. On his odyssey to gain freedom he is tossed back and forth through various mental states: his fear of being discovered, his hope for salvation and moments of sheer madness.
In His Mercy (2022) is a 12 min animation short film by Christoph Büttner. One evening, a prison director announces to a convict his execution for the next day.
Key facts
First release
January 28, 2022
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Festival History
- Curtas Festival do Imaxinario 2023 generic - Curtametraxes ★ Mellor curtametraxe de animación
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2022 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 generic - Short
- Palm Springs International ShortFest 2022 generic
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q125702946 |
| IMDb | tt21367554 |
| TMDB | 924527 |
