Shadow Kid
A documentary
The term “shadow children” is largely unknown in our society. It is about children who live with a terminally ill sibling. The entire attention of the parents is directed to the sick child. The healthy children are in the “shadow”, they take on tasks for which they are still far too young, they fill the family gaps that open up due to the overwhelm of the parents ... (more)
Spielen oder nicht Spielen
A documentary
PLAY OR DON'T PLAY is not just about two talented and determined actresses with disabilities. Lucy and Yulia's determination, energy and courage radiate onto the stage and screen and have an impact on many levels of social perception ... (more)
For Sama (2019)
A documentary starring Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab and Waad al-Kateab
A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her ... (more)
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Mr. Bachmann and His Class
A documentary starring Dieter Bachmann
Mr. Bachmann And His Class explores the close bond between an elementary school teacher and his students. His unconventional methods clash with the complex social and cultural realities of the provincial German industrial town they live in.
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The Homes We Carry
A documentary
Hammer and compass in Mozambique. We see a GDR flag waved at a rally in Maputo, carried by "Madgermanes", contract workers who once toiled in eastern Germany. Some of them founded families there, like Eulidio. His daughter Sarah grows up with her mother in Berlin ... (more)
Ailo's Journey
A documentary
Ailo’s Journey narrates the struggle of a little wild reindeer to survive its first migration. Throughout his journey, the frail and vulnerable wild reindeer will have to overcome the ordeals that mark the first year of his existence. His awakening to the wild world is a true Christmas tale in the heart of the stunning landscapes of Lapland.