13 Nov 2012

Forklift Driver Klaus – The First Day on the Job

It is a German short film. It is type of educational film on forklift operational safety. Dangers of unsafe operation are presented in a detail. It is parody of another film called work safety film from 1980s. It was also dubbed in English, Spanish, and French. This film won many awards.

Cast

The film was directed & written by Stefan Prehn & Jorg Wagner and produced by Michael Sombetzki. The narrator of the film was EgonHoegan. Its total running time was 9 mints. Language was German. The film made in Germany. Its total Budget was €90,000.

Storyline

It is an industrial educational film. Klaus the main character of the film has just passed the test for forklift driving. But his first day at job was proven to be real challenge. Cruel and dangerous accidents happen. It highlights the dangers due to unsafe operation of machinery.

 

Awards

The film won many awards.

In 2001, the Jury Award for Best Short Film at the San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.


In 2001, the Audience Awards for Award for Best Short Film at the San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival. 

In 2001, the Canal+ International Award for Best Short Film at the Cinema Jove Festival International de Cine Valencia.

In 2002, the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Award at the Day of the German Short Film. 

In 2002, the German Film Critics award for Best Short Film at the German Film Critics Association Awards.

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