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.
October 2011
KÜMMEL GOES EAST on festivals
Paul Hadwiger’s film is invited to the Intern. Leipzig Festival for Documentary Film (Oct. 19) and Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival (Nov. 13).
KÜMMEL GOES EAST in Berlin
Presentation of “Kümmel Goes East” with director Paul Hadwiger and producer Peter Roloff at Kino Krokodil, Sunday, October 16, 2011, 05:00 p.m.
September 2011
UTOPIA REVISITED – presentation in Missouri, USA
In a week the performance “Utopia Revisited” will take place in and around Washington, MO. maxim film has produced a short video for this cultural event.
July 2011
KÜMMEL GOES EAST theatrical release
German theatrical release of “Kümmel Goes East” will start on August 18, 2011. Distributor is Basis-Film Verleih. Screening venues and dates: www.kuemmel-baut.de
April 2011
FAREWELL QUAY in Hamburg
Brigitte Krause’s documentary film will be screened in Hamburg on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Metropolis-Kino. More.
Première SLOW APPROACH TO BUXTEHUDE
Peter Roloff’s short film will be premiered at: kunstfrühling 2011 art exhibition, Bremen, Germany, May 12, 2011, 06:30 p.m. More.