Michael Grimm: The essence of the story is that frequently in life one fails to see what's right under one's nose. We prefer to let ourselves be dazzled by other things, such as the diamond in the film, which then lead us into a trap. In a situation like that there's no direct, short route to achieving one's goal. Kiss Me, Princess is a snapshot of a brief moment of happiness. And that's what appealed to me about this film.
That explains the basic mood of the film, which despite all the problems of the protagonists remains light and cheerful?
Michael Grimm: Kiss Me, Princess is a genre mix with a strong slant towards comedy.Working with this kind of material has interested me for some time now because I feel there's a potential there that's not being exploited in Austrian films at the moment. Of course it's not easy, as you have to stage it at such a pace that you sometimes have problems with the actors who just aren't used to the speed. First they have to get away from the realistic approach that's so popular at the moment.
So what place does realism have in your film?
Michael Grimm: I see Kiss Me, Princess as a fairytale that unfolds in a real setting. So in this case exaggeration is as important as credibility.
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