An animated documentary about Hoheneck, the main prison for women in former East Germany.
Historical data reconstructed from archive.org snapshots of the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.
Kaputt
Film Details
- Festival Year: 2016
- Country of Origin: GERMANY
- Runtime: 7:00 minutes
- Source: This page reconstructs historical data from Wayback Machine snapshots of msfilmfest.com (2016).
Festival Context
Kaputt was selected as a finalist at the Manhattan Short Film Festival in 2016. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual event that screens finalist films simultaneously across hundreds of venues worldwide, with audiences voting for the winner. Representing GERMANY, this film joined a diverse international lineup that year. View all 2016 finalists →
Where to Watch
Short-film discoverability remains limited compared to feature-length releases. For Kaputt, check platforms that specialize in short-form cinema: Vimeo Staff Picks, MUBI Shorts, the Criterion Channel short film collection, and YouTube channels like Omeleto. Direct streaming URLs for individual short films change frequently, and no permanent viewing link is guaranteed.
Written by S. Kawano
Contributing Writer · April 1, 2026
