A visual poem about flight, loss and memory. Inspired by the song “White Russians” by Marillion, a song from the year 1987 whose themes are frighteningly topical today.
Based on drawings in the style of Egon Schiele, translated into AI-generated animation.
An attempt to make inner images visible.
Synopsis:
Marco Kirchhof was head of production at the children's channel Kinderkanal - and for years a serious fraudster. He abused his position to obtain millions for his gambling addiction.
In the film he speaks for himself: about addiction, guilt and the attempt to live with his own downfall.
Festivals
Courage Film Festival Laurel (USA) 2023
Berlin Indie Film Festival 2024
Berlin Lift Off Festival 2024
International Documentary Festival Ierapetra (Greece) 2024
Synopsis:
Fourteen-year-old Elisa has a crush on her aikido mate. In training they come physically very close. Finally she plucks up the courage to ask him out on a date.
Festivals
- Cinematography & Photo Awards (UK) 2025
- New York Film and Actor Awards (USA) 2024
- Children Cinema Awards Amsterdam (Netherlands) 2024
- International Short Film Festival Detmold 2024
Synopsis:
In the year 2000, Martina Korinek was the smallest woman in Germany. In New York City, that hardly stands out. Because there, everyone is small. It's the tall buildings, Martina says. That's why she has declared New York City her favourite city.
Festivals
- Film- und Videotage Thüringen 2000
- Filmfest Dresden 2001
Synopsis:
Teme lives in Tibet. Like every nomad boy, he dreams of becoming a great riding hero. His dream may soon come true, because in a few days the nomads' legendary horse festival takes place. There, Teme could prove that he is well on his way to becoming a riding hero.
