The Souffleur

Set in Vienna, this drama follows Lucius Glantz, an experienced hotel manager who attempts to protect his establishment from a realtor intent on demolishing the building. Their confrontation creates a conflict of interest that extends to the hotel's well-known soufflé recipe.

The film was directed by Gastón Solnicki, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Juliane Niemann. It features a cast led by Willem Dafoe in the role of Lucius, alongside Lilly Lindner, Stéphanie Argerich, Rudolf Niedersuss, Eva Luise Niedersuss, and Klaus Lemke. A joint production between Austria and Argentina, the movie was produced by Kino Lorber, Primo Content, KGP Filmproduktion, and Film Fonds Wien with a credited crew of 44 people.

Released on February 13, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 78 minutes. Audience reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 4.9/10 based on 185 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher rating of 7/10 from 2 votes.