Passion Despair

Overview

The Swiss photographer Daniel Leuenberger lives on the edge of society, working in Moldova with girls between 9 and 14 years old. He has caused much controversy with the photos of his models which he sells via the internet. The film raises questions of how images are used and their effects in a world increasingly dominated by the media. However, it also shows girls' lives in Moldova's neighbour Transnistria, which does not officially exist. Modelling is not just an important additional source of income for the girls, but more importantly provides a change from the dullness of everyday life.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 7, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, French, German, Moldavian, Russian

Production

Kino.net

Cast

Olga Stepnova,Tamara Zaitseva,Valentina Ursaky,Romina Juravskaia,Katja Neugodnikova,Daniel Leuenberger,Luba Voitetcaia,Larisa Sirbu,Ana Nasushnaia

Director

Steff Gruber

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1961458