Beyond the Sea

The Story

The story follows 20-year-old Lyn (Olivia Papoli-Barawati), who returns to her parents’ hotel in the Black Forest. While adapting to life in the small town, Lyn spends time with her best friend Mo (Langston Uibel) and secretly spies on the hotel guests. Her talent for digital investigation not only uncovers secrets about strangers but also reveals unexpected truths about Mo’s new girlfriend, Bianca (Lara Aylin Winkler).

The film’s layered characters and evolving crime story capture the audience’s attention, highlighting the fine line between curiosity and invasion of privacy. Jonathan Behr, alongside producer Junus Baker and screenwriter Olivia Helmlinger, presents a visually compelling narrative that creatively portrays online investigations through unique visual storytelling.

“Digital Investigations” masterfully intertwines digital privacy issues with personal dilemmas, making it an intriguing and thought-provoking film. With its gripping storyline and memorable characters, it sets the groundwork for a potential series that further explores the complex world of digital forensics.

The Music

The score for “Digital Investigations” is a fully electronic composition that mirrors the film’s investigative nature while emphasizing the eerie atmosphere of the digital realm. The music weaves together pulsating synth patterns and textured electronic layers, creating a sense of intrigue and caution that resonates throughout the story.

The soundscape highlights the tension between curiosity and danger, reflecting the unpredictable journey of uncovering hidden truths. At the same time, the epic quality of the digital environment is brought to life through bold, resonant tones and rhythmic motifs, reinforcing the vastness and complexity of the virtual space.

By blending investigative intensity with a touch of unsettling weirdness, the score enhances the film’s unique tone, guiding the audience through a world where technology both reveals and obscures reality.

Credits

Director: Jonathan Benedict Behr
Screenwriters: Jonathan Benedict Behr, Olivia Helmlinger, Junus Baker
Producer: Junus Baker
Cinematographer: Fizzy
Editor: Julia Haenel
Composer: Peter Albrecht
Production Designer: Deborah Nowraty
Costume Designer: Jerina Engel
Makeup Artist: Carsten Aschenbruck
Sound Designer: Timo Klabunde
Colorist: Peter Hacker (Fatrat Color Grading)

Awards

DIE SERIALE 2023
Best Pilot – Winner

Independent Days – Internationale Filmfestspiele Karlsruhe 2023
Film Award of the City of Karlsruhe (Audience Award) – Winner

Shorts Offenburg 2023
Audience Award (Block 4) – Winner

Schlingel – International Film Festival 2023
Short Film Award (National Feature) – Winner

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