In 1913/14, adventure and documentary films were shot in the German colony of Togo that are still largely unknown today. Jürgen Ellinghaus travelled to the original film locations with a mobile cinema to explore the historical background of the film images and the effects of colonialism to this day together with the Togolese audience.
USA distribution: www.icarusfilms.com/if-togo
Theatrical release of TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Germany since November 28, 2024.
At the end of the 19th century, the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) ranked among the pioneers of the Art Nouveau movement. Virtually overnight, he became famous in Paris thanks to his posters of star actress Sarah Bernhardt. But at the height of his fame, Mucha left Paris to realise his lifetime project “The Slav Epic”. He worked on the monumental cycle of paintings for 18 years – only to meet fierce criticism upon completion.
June 2025
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Berlin
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS is invited at FESTOA – Togolese Festival in Germany. The screening takes place on June 20, 2025, at 5 pm at the Afrika Haus, Bochumer Str. 25, Berlin.
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Brazil
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS is invited at the Santos Film Fest – Festival de Cinema de Santos – in Brazil. The festival takes place from June 24 to July 2, 2025. Jürgen Ellinghaus’ documentary will be […]
December 2024
Film Awards for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS
We are delighted to have won two film awards for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS at the Festival Internacional de Cinema Austral in the Argentinian province of Córdoba: „Largometraje Destacado“ (Outstanding Feature Film) and „Diseño de Producción […]
May 2024
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS – theatrical release – fall 2024
We announce the theatrical release of Jürgen Ellinghaus’ documentary TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on November 28, 2024.
Distributed by Drop-Out Cinema.
February 2024
African Premiere for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS receives a Special Mention from the jury in the Diaspora Competition at the Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt. We are delighted with director Jürgen Ellinghaus!
September 2023
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS at Nordic Film Days
Jürgen Ellinghaus’ documentary will be shown at the Nordic Film Days Lübeck, Germany, on 4 November 2023, 10:15 am, Stadthalle 7, followed by a colonial city walk in presence of the director.