Ein Leben in Farbe

A Life in Color

After World War II, Eleanor left Germany and built a life for herself in the U.S. as an interior designer. She saved derelict warehouses and transformed them into sought-after event venues. Now, at 92, the fear of the end torments her. The thought of a will makes her shudder. In the arms of a young man, she finds brief solace. She dances at parties and undergoes cosmetic surgery. Yet these actions do nothing to heal the emotional wounds left behind by her father. Both the past and the future trouble Eleanor. But slowing down is not an option. "I don’t think I believe in death", she says.

Director's Biography
Axel Stasny, originally from Wels, Upper Austria, studied at the Institute of Theatre, Film and Media Studies at the University of Vienna and graduated from the New York Film Academy. His work has been featured on the Academy Award Shortlist, Netflix and at international film festivals including Busan Film Festival, Raindance, Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Director's Filmography (Selection)
Ein Leben in Farbe (A Life in Color, 2025, doc) - Invisibles (2021, doc short) - Leaving the Nest (2017, mid-length doc)
CROSSING EUROPE AWARDS
2025: CROSSING EUROPE Award – Local Artist
Local Artists 2025
Axel Stasny
Austria 2025
color
71 minutes
German / English / Spanish
OV with English subtitles

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Screenplay Axel Stasny
Cinematography Axel Stasny, Colin Sonner
Editing Cordula Werner
Sound/Sounddesign Alex Winkler, Andreas Lettner
Music LYLIT
Producer(s) Axel Stasny
Production
Stasny Film
World Sales
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Additional Credits
Musikmischung: Andreas Lettner Post-Production: Services Das R&, Olivia Retzer
World Premiere
World Premiere
Crossing Europe 2025
Tags
Aging