In the award-winning short films shown at the Cittador International Film Festival in Vienna on December 16 and 17, 2023, breath was the focus of the plot and motif. The book is dedicated to the manifestation of breath in each film, sheds light on its cinematic and artistic significance, analyzes its implementation in the individual works and draws conclusions. This entertaining work offers a concise insight into the captivating theme of breath in the winning films and revealing much that is new.

A woman with a lot to say, an opinion, and backbone to boot? A not-so-easy life. “What I Wanted to Tell You” tells the story of a talkative, passionate, and quick-witted young woman. Monika, an executive secretary in a small Viennese company with an overbearing boss, is at the center of a story that takes unexpected turns as she organizes a business dinner.