A Ladder To The Sky: The Dark Descent of a Literary Impostor

Name: A Ladder To The Sky
Description: Maurice Swift is a handsome and ambitious individual determined to achieve fame despite lacking talent. While working as a waiter in a West Berlin hotel in 1988, he encounters celebrated novelist Erich Ackermann, from whom he extracts a long-held secret for inspiration. Maurice’s pursuit of literary success takes him across the Amalfi Coast, Manhattan, and London, as he expertly navigates deceit and manipulation in his relentless climb to the top.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: TBD
Production Company: RAY PICTURES
Contact Email: info@raypictures.com
Contact Address: 27 Mortimer Street, London, United Kingdom, W1T 3BL
Status: Development
Producers: Rhodri Thomas, Alexei Boltho, Michael Parets, Edward Berger
Writer: Andres Heinz, Mickey Down, Konrad Kay
Director: Johan Renck
Production Company: NINE HOURS GMBH
Contact Email: mail@ninehours.org
Contact Phone: +49 151 6507 5392
Contact Address: Schlüterstr. 63, 10625 Berlin, Germany
Production Company: SINESTRA
Contact Email: mp@sinestra.com
Contact Address: 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168
Production Company: FIFTH SEASON
Contact Phone: 323-510-3330
Contact Email: careers@fifthseason.com

A Ladder To The Sky: A Gripping Tale of Ambition and Deceit

“A Ladder To The Sky” dives deep into the mind of Maurice Swift, a charming yet talentless figure who will stop at nothing to achieve literary fame. Set against the backdrop of West Berlin in the late 1980s, the film explores the darker side of ambition as Maurice manipulates the lives of those around him, drawing inspiration from a celebrated novelist, Erich Ackermann. This riveting story unearths the lengths one might go in the relentless quest for success, making it a remarkable addition to contemporary cinema.

Directed by Johan Renck, known for his visionary storytelling, and written by a talented trio including Andres Heinz and Mickey Down, this feature film promises a compelling look at the intersection of art, morality, and the human psyche. With a stellar production team behind it, including producers Rhodri Thomas, Alexei Boltho, and Michael Parets, “A Ladder To The Sky” is positioned to reshape narratives of ambition and artistry when it hits the screen. Its exploration of personal and societal dilemmas offers viewers a thought-provoking cinematic experience that resonates well beyond its plot.