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 + Canada distribution: www.icarusfilms.com/if-togo
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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.
April 2017
In competition at achtung berlin: 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
After the Germany Premiere of Katrin Rothe’s animated documentary 1917 – The Real October in the Volksbühne theatre on April 20, 2017 at 8 pm, the film will have two more screenings: on April 21, 10:30 pm at
February 2017
Germany Premiere 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
We are happy to announce the Germany Premiere of Katrin Rothe’s animated documentary 1917 – The Real October taking place at the documentary competion of the achtung berlin – new berlin film award in the […]
BREMEN COFFEE CUP at Berlinale
The Filmbüro Bremen and maxim film cordially invite to the Berlinale reception BREMEN COFFEE CUP at the maxim film office on Saturday, February 11, 2-4 pm, Chausseestr. 17, 10115 Berlin.
With a music performance of our […]
January 2017
Team photo at world premiere of 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
Happy team members after the world premiere of 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER at the Solothurn Film Festival in Switzerland on January 21, 2017! A trailer and info can be […]
World Premiere 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
We are happy to announce the world premiere of 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER at the Solothurn Film Festival in Switzerland on January 21, 2017! The feature-length animated […]
December 2016
Happy Holidays
With this gentleman crossing the frozen Neva River in St. Petersburg in the year of the Russian Revolution 1917, we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!