A Film by
Roland Wehap
No Budget. No problem.
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What's about?
Step into the satirical and daring world of "A Film by Roland Wehap", where fiction meets reality in a biting portrayal of a filmmaker's relentless pursuit of fame. Witness Roland Wehap, the ultimate "one-man show," as he embarks on an extraordinary experiment: can one person create an entire feature film?
From absurdly hilarious lows - like founding his own film festival after countless rejections - to fleeting moments of global acclaim with a film about his sleeping cat, Wehap’s journey is both inspiring and humbling. But as the glitter fades, the harsh truth emerges: recognition doesn’t guarantee success.
A story of perseverance and the undying passion to create - this is a film that dares to ask what it truly means to be an artist, no matter the cost.
Q&A
How did you come up with the idea for this film? While I was sitting on the loo.
Why there, or rather, why during that activity?
Well, to be honest, the idea actually came to me when I was just lying in a hammock with nothing to do, staring aimlessly into the distance. But as an artist, you have to give the impression that you’re constantly working, and “sitting on the loo” sounds better than “lazily lounging in a hammock.” It sounds more active than passive – and makes for a better headline.
The film is full of self-irony and humour. Why did you choose this approach?
Because I couldn’t think of anything else.
The film deliberately plays with clichés about filmmakers. Was this a conscious critique of the industry?
I’d never dare. The film industry is full of people who act completely selflessly, with no financial motives whatsoever. Quite the opposite of me.
You also touch on the topic of film funding. Did you receive any funding for this film?
No. But that’s on me. I just needed to sleep with the right people… these days, even men can get in on that.
What role does Austrian humour play in this film, and do you think it will be understood internationally?
You’d have to ask someone else – I’m Austrian. Besides, it’s not even understood in Austria.
The film portrays a journey through the highs and lows of filmmaking. What was the hardest phase of the process for you personally?
Assembling the silicone breasts.
The omnipresent staging of triviality, or the ironic exaggeration of the everyday, feels almost like a deconstructive allegory of the postmodern search for meaning. What was your intention behind this?
Next question.
With your deliberate use of self-referentiality and ironic breaks, you radically challenge conventional cinematic narratives. Do you see yourself as a pioneer of a new aesthetic in “anti-narrative cinema”?
Can’t you ask me a question I actually understand?
What do you want to achieve with this film?
Make loads of money so I can finally buy an inflatable pool, a trampoline, a plastic grass carpet for the carport, and an oversized gas grill for the terrace.
Plenty of glory, pennies to show...so much for the swimming pool!
What folks are buzzing about.
Velton Lishke (Comedy actor and film director from UK)
“I have been doing comedy myself for over 20 years so I totally got this and it really struck a chord with me, great subtle performance – I loved it!”
Kevin Haldon (film critic and blogger)
“The biggest surprise of the film festival.”
Spencer Hawken (Festival Director
Lumiere)
“…our selectors enjoyed it.”
Festival Visitor (@ Romford FF)
“…for me the best film of the festival.”
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