The Penpal
Documentary feature — Bavarian Broadcasting — 80 min. — 2023
Claretta Cerio dies and director Sarah Klewes loses a longtime pen pal. Now, she explores the fateful life of the 65 years older writer and embarks on an emotional journey into the past.
Directed and written by Sarah Klewes
Filmed by Ute Bolmer & Felix Press, Luigjina Shkupa
Edited by Sophie Oldenbourg
Production by solo:film in Tuscany, Italy and Munich, Germany
Co-production by HFF Munich & Bayerischer Rundfunk
Funded by FFF Bavaria
Premiere at 57th International Hof Film Festival 2023 (Germany)