Rhododendron

short fiction // dir. Dorothea Pilz // DFFB // 2023 // 16mm

In his old garage, Karl, a meticulous septuagenarian, tends to his beloved plants with unwavering dedication. When an unexpected intruder disrupts his quiet sanctuary, Karl's orderly world teeters on the edge of chaos. As he confronts the tiny menace, a comical dance of determination and tenderness unfolds. Rhododendron is a whimsical exploration of love, nature, and the small battles we fight to preserve our peace.