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Lilly unter den Linden (2002)
A part of Germany's history
Hamburg, 1988: After the death of her mother, the 13-year-old orphan Lilly, an unusual case, decides to flee from West Germany to East Germany, where her aunt Lena lives with her family. The movie characterizes the (social) consequences of dividing a whole nation and describes the injustice caused by the regime of the German Democratic Republic. A touching and sad story that explains a part of Germany's history for anyone who would like to be more informed about the not too distant past and the fallout from two separate and divided Germanys, now unified and made whole. This movie is especially suited for a young/teenage audience.
Zirkus is nich (2007)
Child poverty in Germany
Filmed in 2007 by Astrid Schult, this touching documentary portrays new child poverty in Germany: Together with his single mother and two younger siblings, 8 year old Dominik lives in a high rise low income housing-project in Berlin-Hellersdorf. His mother's helplessness forces him to take the role of an adult and manage the family's everyday-life. Just as his father should have done. The viewer gets to know a very lonely boy, who is torn between the obligations of an adult and the dreams of a small boy. Dominik's sad story represents a reality and destiny for many children in today's Germany. The film "Zirkus is nich" opens ones' eye to a major issue of Germany's society and encourages viewers to discuss and act.
Poem - Ich setzte den Fuß in die Luft und sie trug (2003)
A tribute to German poetry
A "must-have" for everybody interested in German poetry! Schmerberg's film is a plea for the renaissance of German poetry. He visualizes classical texts in 19 brilliant short films in which famous German-speaking actors such as K.M. Brandauer, Hermann v. Veen, David Bennent and Meret Becker recite the poems. Viewers will feel inspired and enthusiastic about poetry after seeing this visionary film. The modernity of the clips can revive classical poetry especially in the eyes of a young target audience! "Poem" includes clips of works by e.g. Hermann Hesse, Claire Goll, Ernst Jandl, Heiner Müller, J.W. von Goethe, Mascha Kaléko, Ingeborg Bachmann, Kurt Tucholsky, Heinrich Heine, Paul Celan.
Pas d'histoires! (2001)
12 outstanding short films
"Pas d'histoires" presents 12 outstanding short films by young film-makers on racism in everyday life. The films encourage to discuss and act against racism. Especially suitable for the use at schools among a young audience. Examples of films included in "Pas d'histoires": CYRANO - A girl receives love letters from an anonymous but talented author. How does she react when she finds that he is colored? LETTRE A ABOU - Ahmed has only recently arrived in France. Who does he confide in with all his worries about quarrels with his new schoolmates? MOHAMED Following a racist attack, Mohamed realizes that his skin is the "wrong" color. He longs to change his identity. PETITS RIENS Dark-skinned Mohamed applies for a job which Mlle Dubois is also hoping to get. The director hints at 'little differences'... PIMPRENELLE - Soria is supposed to dress up as a fairy to entertain the kids at a children's party. What does the hostess say when she realizes Soria is not blond and white like a "real" fairy? RELOU - Three young North Africans are molesting a blonde girl on a bus. The tension rises, until the young girl answers...