''Der Beste'' (The Old Pro) is a
mystery
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short film
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written and directed by Arne Jysch and
Rasmus Borowski
Rasmus Borowski (born May 21, 1974) is a German composer, singer, and actor.
Early life and education
Rasmus Borowski was born in Hamburg in 1974. His parents, recording engineer Richard Borowski and singer Gabi Borowski, often took him to the ...
.
Premise
Harry, an aging pro named the "best" is offered the job of his lifetime: a mysterious lady lures him into her dark, castle-like abode for a last and highly paid assignment that is to surpass even Harry's fantasy.
DVD release
''Der Beste (The Old Pro)'' was released in 2006 by 13th Street and Concorde Home Entertainment on the DVD ''Shocking Shorts 3''.
Awards
* 2006: Shocking Shorts Award -
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13th Street
* 2006: Murnau-Kurzfilmpreis - Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung
* 2006: Best European Short Film - FIKE Film Festival, Évora
* 2006: Audience Award of Lund International Fantastic Film Festival
* 2006: Golden Méliès Nomination - Lund International Fantastic Film Festival
* 2005: Best Independent Shortfilm - Festival of Fantastic Films, Manchester
* 2005: Winner Audience Award - BIFFF Film Festival, Brüssel
* 2005: Prädikat: Besonders Wertvoll -
Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung (FBW)
The Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung (FBW; formerly the ''Filmbewertungsstelle Wiesbaden'') is a German federal authority for evaluating and rating film and media, located at Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden.
History
It was founded by resolution on ...
External links
Official Site*
Website of Composer/Director Rasmus Borowski
References
2004 films
German short films
2000s mystery films
2000s German films
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