Der Glöckner – 2016

A 16mm love letter to the cinema of German Expressionism (circa 1910-1924), created for The Caligari Project, Regina, 2016
Der Glöckner, set in 1914 in a fictional European town on the cusp of war, examines themes central to German Expressionism: isolation, war, fear, the paranormal, the unconscious, angst, man vs the machine, and transcendence.
To create this film, we opted for the highest level of authenticity we could manage in 2016. Sets were hand-painted canvas, depicting the projection onto reality of the 2D inner world of the lonely Bellringer. All effects were done in-camera, including a pinhole iris, superimposition, and live weapons.
The cast and crew were incredible. They brought their love, talent, and patience… and made this film a reality!

World Premiere:
Screened as part of The Cinema of Dr. Caligari at The Caligari Salon, a joint production between Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative/MacKenzie Art Gallery, as part of The Caligari Project, October 2016
Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards – SIFA
Der Glöckner screened and took home two awards: Best Film and Audience Choice, and was nominated for Best Score. Thank you, Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative! – November 2016

THANK YOU
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Karen Henders
Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative
Gordon Pepper
Logan Vanghel
Mitch Doll
Kristine Dowler
Creative Saskatchewan
Tobi Lampard
Canada Saskatchewan Production Stages
Rielco Productions and “The Trial of Louis Riel”
University of Regina Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance
Theatre Department
Mason Roth
Regina Bell Ringers
Wayne Tunison
Carol Benesh
Bev Lundahl
Firecube Video Services
Barry Rudd
Wayne Slinn Photography
Wayne Slinn
Woodley Acres Pet Boarding, Indian Head
Niagara Custom Lab
Frame Discreet
Matt Holland
Hugh Patterson
Natascia Lypny
Daniel Petit
Dedicated to the life, art, and spirit of Paul-Gui Crepeau

Don Wood as Der Glöckner
Sable as Belle
Concept to realization: Village
Concept to Realization: The Bride's House
Concept to realization: Ringing Room
Concept to realization: Bell Tower
Concept to realization: Bell Room
Sable as Belle
Don Wood as Der Glöckner, Sable as Belle
Guy Marchaud as The Priest
Don Wood as Glöckner
Don Wood as Glöckner
L-R: Gerald Saul, Logan Markel, Wayne Gemmell, Brian Dueck, Mark Claxton as retreating villagers
Jim Pratt and Ryley Ortman as Enemy Soldiers
Sara Ski and Logan Markel as Villagers
Sable as Belle
Don Wood as Der Glöckner