Skill Issue

Simon spends a summer day by a river with a group of neighborhood acquaintances led by Enes. The day is defined by slow conversations and a sense of uncertainty until Marie arrives. Her presence awakens Simon, leading the two of them to leave the group to explore the surrounding woods and landscape together.

This drama marks the first feature film for director and writer Willy Hans, who previously produced several award-winning short films. The production is a joint effort between Germany and Switzerland, involving the companies Fünferfilm and 8horses. The movie stars Leo Konrad Kuhn as Simon and Alva Schäfer as Marie, with supporting roles played by Shadi Eck, Rumo Wehrli, Felix Maria Zeppenfeld, and Malene Becker. The film was released on July 10, 2025, with a total runtime of 94 minutes.