The Food on the Table

This historical drama focuses on the oppressive relationship between a tyrannical leader and his subjects. The people are treated as property, forced to view the return of their own stolen possessions as acts of generosity. Within this environment, justice is defined by theft and mercy is simply the permission to exist. The story centers on the inhabitants of a beautiful home as they gather for a final meal in a room next to an empty library.

The film was written, produced, and directed by Ismene Daskarolis and produced by Ismene Daskarolis SP in Germany. The cast features Isabelle Mann as Birgit, Julia Obst as Anne, Joel Cederberg as Jonas, Sophie Antoinette Moedig as Gabriele, and Stephanie Reist as a young maid. With a total runtime of 14 minutes, the production presents a brief exploration of power and ownership.