Family Dystopia is a dystopian short film written and directed by Samuel Laprand. Set in a near-future society where freedom of speech has been outlawed, the story follows a young woman confronting the system that shaped her life.
Blending political tension with an intimate family drama, the film explores themes of control, rebellion, and the cost of freedom through a stark and atmospheric visual world.
Logline
“Maria, a fearless and determined young woman of 24, resists her parents’ efforts to conform her to the rules of a society where freedom of speech is forbidden. Despite having been prepared from birth for an inevitable 25th birthday ceremony, the young rebel embarks on a perilous mission to save herself and her little sister from this oppressive society.”
Family Dystopia was created during a Kino Kabaret organised by ARKAOS in Switzerland, a format where filmmakers shoot a short film within a 72-hour production challenge.
Samuel Laprand wrote, directed, and led the project from concept to camera inside the 72-hour window. Working under that kind of pressure forces every creative decision to land fast: script, casting, locations, and lighting all collapse into the same compressed timeline. The film stands as a showcase of what Samuel can build solo when the brief is “make something, now.”
Family Dystopia is currently submitted to international festival circuits via FilmFreeway.
Writer | Director | Producer
DoP | Post Production Supervisor | Colourist
1st Assistant Director
Script & Dialogue Assistant
Line Producer
Sound Mixer
Foley Assistant
Trailer
Organisation
Production
Focusline Production
Project Type
Short
Genre
Thriller (Dystopia)
Runtime
12 minutes 43 seconds
Completion Date
May 29, 2023
Production Budget
CHF 200.-
Country of Origin & Filming
Switzerland
Languages
French, English
Shooting Format
Blackmagic, Anamorphic, 6K
Aspect Ratio
3.2:1
