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 2016
THE TRUE OCTOBER in Bremen
In production in Bremen, Germany: Jule Körperich and her team are animating scenes for „The True October“, a cut out animation on the Russian Revolution in 1917. Pictures on Facebook.
February 2016
UTOPIA in Giessen
Screening, talk, and Q&A with director Peter Roloff in Giessen, Germany on Tuesday, Februar 23, 2016 at 7 pm. Location: ZiBB, Hannah-Arendt-Str. 10. A cooperation of the Town Archives, the Literarische Zentrum and VIBB e.V. Info: www.zibb-giessen.de
THE TRUE OCTOBER in Production
Getting a first insight into the Animation production of “The True October” (WT), Katrin Rothe’s documentary cut-out animation film about the
January 2016
Bremen Coffee Cup at Berlinale
The Filmbüro Bremen – the cultural film fund of Bremen – and maxim film cordially invite to the Berlinale reception at the maxim film office in Berlin on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 from 2pm to […]
December 2015
Happy Holidays
With this Christmas tree that withstands the storm on the North Sea island of Norderney, maxim film wishes Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! […]
November 2015
Now ALL VIDEOS in Fullscreen
Now you can watch all videos in fullscreen.