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
Find more info here.
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.
December 2010
maxim film wishes you…
…a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you in January 2011 at the première of the documentary KÜMMEL GOES EAST at the Film Festival Max Ophüls Award in Saarbürcken!
September 2010
USA Première A TRIP TO A FORGOTTEN UTOPIA
Blumenhof Winery, Highway 94, Dutzow, MO. November 2nd, 2010 – 6 p.m. Wine and Cheese – 7 p.m. screening. Free entry.
Première on location: KAI DES AUFBRUCHS
Brigitte Krause’s documentary FAREWELL QUAY will be presented in Cuxhaven, where the film was shot. October 26th, 2010 at 08:00 p.m., Kino Bali.
July 2010
Performative première TRIP TO A FORGOTTEN UTOPIA
A prémiere in motion: September 4, 2010 – 06:00 p.m. kick off at Kino Schauburg Bremen and then a walk through the city. More info: www.sommer-republik.de
Première FAREWELL QUAY – September 25, 2010
Brigitte Krause’s documentary “Farewell Quay” premieres at the 1. Film and Media Forum Lower Saxony. September 25, 2010 – 07:00 p.m. – Kino Capitol – Walsrode.