Fatima und der Friede der Welt

Time Keeps Marching On(en)

An undocumented immigrant explores his and his family's immigration trauma while grasping hope through a voicemail.

Kitsch Witches 2FM(ro)

A skeptical glance cast upon the Christian, pagan and scientific opinions on the supernatural. One has to decide which is right and which is wrong, if any. A film dedicated to the bad taste and naivety everywhere.

Father, Developed(ka)

After she discovers canisters of undeveloped film shot by her late father, Elene sets out on a journey to collaborate with him on a special project. Between the earth and the land of the dead, a darkroom becomes the only dimension where the paths of a father and a daughter can cross.

the post-feminist dissonance project(en)

The Post(?) Feminist Dissonance Project uses a quote by Kathleen Hanna as a prompt, a voicemail box as an interviewing device, found footage as a tool, and text as a character. it is a study in the cacophony of the inner life tuned against the perception of reality. i made this piece to see if i was alone, and i discovered that for better or for worse, i am not. this is above all about the process, not the resolution.

A Small Passage of Time(fr)

An experiment with three dimensions in a moment of clarity: the focus of the camera's lens towards the present, the speed of the train and the material world distorted by the movements of the train.

Nichts als Staub in den Augen(de)

Documentary about the life of the indigenous people in the Andes and in the slums of Lima, and of their religiosity.

The Box with Eight Eyes(fr)

The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part of the film is a reconstruction of such a show. First, there are views of Paris, Venice, Constantinople and Versailles, followed by various disasters: plague, floods, fires and shipwrecks.

The Truly Magical Lanterns(fr)

The 6th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Featuring demonstrations of magic lanterns by children.

Jugend im Tanz(de)

Documentary about the training of young dancers at the ballet school of the German Opera House in Charlottenburg.

Die Kuh aus der Pipette(de)

Ballad of a Wannabe Writer(en)

Trevor spends a week away from home to spend some time writing and hiking.

Land of Cold(fr)

Immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa have chosen to start their lives over north of the 49th parallel. Here, in the vast expanses of Northern Canada, they reflect on the challenges and splendors of a season they’ve never yet experienced: winter.

Worth Every Minute(en)

A tribute to the late Pat Schulz, an influential Canadian feminist.

The Charles Pathé-Babies(fr)

The 13th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. The Pathé-Baby, or ‘cinema at home’, the precursor to home cinema, was launched in 1922 and made it possible to watch comedy stars such as Max Linder, Laurel and Hardy, and Felix the Cat, as well as ‘big films’ such as Fritz Lang's Metropolis and Abel Gance's Napoléon, at home.

Building the Dream(uk)

Young singer Dmytro creates the rock band "Shadows," but realizes that the other members are only slowing down his path to the big stage. He wants to turn his life around 180°, leaving the dangerous and depressing city of Sumy behind to find a successful music career in the capital.

Magic Lanterns(fr)

The 15th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. A magic lantern slide show.

Shades(en)

Five dancers explore shadeism/colourism in the Black community through a series of personal interviews, performance pieces, and dance vignettes leading up to a final performance.

Les vrais chercheurs ne savent pas ce qu’ils cherchent(fr)

Seid Hirt und Herde ohne Furcht(de)

The life and work of Halle-born Georg Friedrich Händel, the Händel Museum, and the Händel Festival in Halle are presented.

Die Semperoper in neuer Schönheit(de)

Documentary about the reconstruction of Dresden's Semperoper opera house.