Daniel Hoesl  Director of Soldate Jeannette  By Robert
BellHaving worked in the independent film scene for over a
decade, Austrian director Daniel Hoesl knows the ins and outs of
the system and the demands of making a feature-length film. But
being a very thoughtful, avant-garde thinker with a vision that
differs from the current European status quo, his challenge to
make Soldate Jeannette was exacerbated. Working with actor
biographies to create a collaborative, organic film, this work
of social significance comes from structured improvisation
framed with a keen and deliberate photographic eye. The end
result premieres at the Sundance Film Festival.  So, what is the
European Film Conspiracy?  DH: In Europe, we have a strong film
funding system but it's all based on screenplay. Since there are
few other ways to get funding for a film, I needed to find
people that would work with me and "conspire" to make a movie
like this. Ultimately, it was Gerald Kerkletz (DoP), Katharina
Posch (producer) and Eva Hausberger