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Veronika Franz (born 1965) and Severin Fiala (born 1985) are an Austrian filmmaking duo. Franz is a long time partner and Fiala the nephew of filmmaker Ulrich Seidl. Franz, a former film journalist, began her film career co-writing with Seidl.
Veronika Franz was born in 1965 in Vienna, Austria. She is a writer and director, known for Goodnight Mommy (2014), The Lodge (2019) and The Devil's Bath (2024). She is married to Ulrich Seidl.
Feb 15, 2020 · The Austrian duo behind The Lodge, a chilling horror film about a family trapped in a remote cabin, talk about their creative process, influences, and themes. They reveal the original ending, their approach to atmosphere, and their views on human nature and purgatory.
Feb 15, 2024 · The horror film, based on Paul Tremblay's novel, is produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Team Downey. It follows a family haunted by their past and a journalist who uncovers the nature of evil.
Feb 24, 2024 · The Austrian duo talks about their Berlinale competition entry, based on historical records of women who committed indirect suicide in the 18th century. They explain their approach to the character, the topic and the genre of their film.
Feb 15, 2024 · The filmmakers behind The Lodge and Goodnight Mommy are adapting Paul Tremblay’s Bram Stoker Award-winning novel about a family haunted by evil. Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey are among the producers of the horror feature, which will begin production later this year.
Jun 25, 2024 · Katie Rife June 25, 2024. Tweet. This interview reveals plot details of the film “The Devil’s Bath,” and contains discussion of suicide. Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala specialize in disturbing audiences. But “The Devil’s Bath” is dark, even for the directors of “Goodnight Mommy.”
