Currently in post-production, suspense thriller SAFE is the newest addition to the Reinvent Yellow Sales line-up. The film is directed by Thomas Sieben, also behind the Netflix hit “Prey” 2021 and is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Based on a screenplay by Jonathan A.H. Stewart (Devotion, 2022), produced by Senator Film in collaboration with Lotus Filmproduktion and coproduced by ZDF, SAFE follows the young female firefighter Alex and her partner Jakob as they desperately attempt to open an old safe in a basement in which a young girl has become trapped.
“SAFE is a high-concept movie, yet one with broad appeal and an engaging ride from start to finish. We are thrilled to be working with the great team at Reinvent on this” the producers say in a joint statement.
Chief Sales Officer, Helene Aurø comments: “SAFE is a gripping high-concept thriller that keeps audiences hooked from the very first moment. Packed with unexpected twists and driven by strong emotional stakes, it delivers a tense and highly engaging cinematic experience. We’re proud to bring this exciting film to audiences worldwide.”
The cast consists of Jeanne Goursaud (Exterritorial, 2025), Laurence Rupp (Gentle Monster, 2026), Alexandra Maria Lara (Rush, 2013), among others.
Synopsis
When a young girl becomes trapped inside an airtight safe, firefighter Alex and her partner Jakob are called to a high-pressure rescue with minutes to spare. As oxygen runs out and the girl’s frantic parents demand action, cracks begin to appear in their story. What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister. With time slipping away, Alex and Jakob must uncover the truth behind the child, the couple, and the safe itself—before the clock runs out.
SAFE is directed by Thomas Sieben based on a screenplay by Jonathan A.H. Stewart and produced by Ulf Israel, Moritz Lauer and Reik Möller for Senator Film and Tommy Pridnig and Clemens Wollein for Lotus Filmproduktion, coproduced by ZDF and Bernhardt & Webel Filmproduktion and with support from ÖFI+ and FFA. Reinvent Yellow handles international sales.