Finland | 15 min | 2026 | Finnish
When Caenis sees Caeneus on a punk stage, they know they want his body. Desire, envy and pain intertwine as Caenis obsessively hunts for Caeneus – and their true self.
Caeneus premiered at UPPSALA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026, in the International Competition, and has been further screened in LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Louis Le Prince International Competition).
Director August Joensalo
Based on Metsästys, a play by Aarni Pieski
Screenwriters August Joensalo, Aarni Pieski
Cinematographer Aku Koskinen
Production designer Ella Aurora Snellman
Costume designer Ella Aurora Snellman
Make-up designer Noora-Maria Riitijoki
Editor Ada Pajari
Sound designer Heta-Maria Pyhäjärvi
Music Jästinfektion
Producer Emilia Haukka
Festival distribution Raina Films
