In the disarray of a hotel room, Franka, drummer in a rock band, fights with her inner demons. The weight of societal expectations to be young, beautiful, and flawless bears down on her, making the very thought of performing unbearable. As therapists come and go, a recurring message emerges:

she’s unique, yet in the shadow of the stunning lead singer, her individuality finds little space. Will this pressure shatter her spirit?

Cast

Franka
Bärbel Schwarz
Dr. Alex Winkler
Jörg Malchow
Dr. Rosalie Stachuerski
Monica Pokorna
Nico Feldmann
Oliver Schütz
Tourmanagerin
Pauline Wiesweg
Frankas Monster - Poster 1

Frankas Monster

Ina Balon

  • Short film
Production Country / Year
Germany 2023
Language
de. OF ohne UT
Format
DCP, Color, 12min
1.78:1 (16:9), Stereo

Director & Crew

Ina Balon 1

Ina Balon

Born in Oppeln/Poland. Active as a director, screenwriter and personal assistant.

Filmography

2006 KALTER ABEND, Kurzfilm

2007 DER WEG, Kurzfilm

2012 GIER, Kurzfilm DR. HOMBURGS MONSTER, Kurzfilm

2015 7 MINUTEN, Kurzfilm

2022 FRANKAS MONSTER, Kurzfilm  HOF 2023

Writer
Ina Balon
Director of Photography
Jochen Keller
Editor
Claudia Wolscht
Production Designer
Martha Ines Brenner
Costume Designer
Sandra Güldenpfennig
Sound
Paul Powaljaew
Music Composer
Sven Rossenbach und Florian van Volxem
Producer
Jens Susa