Impostors and Ponies
The shared currywurst with his buddy, Max, abruptly ends the stagnation in which Casper's biography threatens to lose itself. The news from Max is that Casper's screenplay, Bond's Daughter, has apparently been filmed and is now even nominated for the European Film Award in Reykjavik, Iceland, but Casper's name as the author has been replaced by that of his ex-girlfriend, Justine Laser.
In search of the truth, Casper embarks on a journey to Iceland with his friend Max, and despite some adversities, the two decide not to let themselves be shaken off.
Cast
- Max
- Max Bertani
- Justine
- Kathrin Laser
- Katlyn
- Gaia Arellano Reynoso
- Foster
- Sophie Meister
- Cojak
- Mikael Rubin
- Carol
- Carol Wior
- Jack
- Jack Del Rey
- Ritchie Burns
- Chad Anderson
- Claire Hall
- Vanessa Mia Matic
- Frida Lindberg
- Alexandra Johansson
- Hillarry Holden
- Sarah Nevada Grether
- Phillip
- Nicolas van Pittman
- LA Beach Girl
- Angela Chambers
- Cloe
- Dani Druz
- Thomas Schott
- Jörg Witte
- George Lazenby
- Thom Michael Mulligan
- Casper
- Timo Jacobs
Impostors and Ponies
Timo Jacobs
- Fiction
- Production Country / Year
- Germany, Iceland, United States 2024
- Language
- en., de. OF mit en., de. UT
- Format
- DCP, Color, 98min
2.39:1, Discrete 5.1
- Original Title
- Hochstapler und Ponys
Director & Crew
Timo Jacobs
Born in 1974 in Itzehoe. Studied Dietetics and Acting. Worked as a DJ, professional BMX rider, and wholesaler for US companies. Active as an actor, producer, and director.
Filmography
2012 KLAPPE COWBOY!, Spielfilm
2016 MANN IM SPAGAT: PACE, COWBOY, PACE, Spielfilm
2021 STAND UP! WAS BLEIBT, WENN ALLES WEG IST, Spielfilm HOF 2021
2024 HOCHSTAPLER UND PONYS, Spielfilm HOF 2024
TOD MEINER JUGEND, Spielfilm
“In Hochstapler und Ponies, Casper learns that his screenplay has been adapted into a film, but that his name as the author has been replaced by that of his ex-girlfriend. Casper sets out on a journey in the hope of restoring his inner balance. But what has he done to deserve this? He always acted with loyalty and integrity, didn't he?
A mashup of pop culture from our society serves as a mirror to understand our current state and to explore Casper's true values and desires. The film illustrates what pride and selfishness can destroy and serves as a poignant reminder of personal values in life. It encourages us to perceive our shortcomings as something perfectly acceptable. The film promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and to accept the significance of constant change within that reality.”
Timo Jacobs
- Director of Photography
- Manuel Ruge
- Editor
- Oliver Walz
- Sound
- Max Bertani
- Sound Designer
- Adel Hafsi
- Music Composer
- Alexander Muell
- Producer
- Chris Cornelsen
- Timo Jacobs
