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.
January 2018
1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER in Egypt
1917 – The Real October screens in Egypt in competition at the CIAF – Cairo International Animation Forum in February 2018. The explosive charming poster makes curious to get to know more about this […]
December 2017
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year
With the picture of this fresh fountain in icy weather in Forest Park, St. Louis, USA we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
November 2017
Best Documentary Award 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
1917 – The Real October wins the Best Documentary Award at the International Film Festival “Russia Abroad” in Moscow.
October 2017
North American Premiere 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
The animated documentary premieres in North America at the St. Louis International Film Festival on November 9, 2017 at 6:45 pm, Plaza Frontenac Theatre. Tickets are available here. Co-producer Peter Roloff will attend the […]
Berlin specials 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
Three Berlin special events for 1917 – The Real October in October:
A panel discussion and two exhibitions give insight into the elaborative and unique process of animating 1917 – The Real October.
World tour 1917 – THE REAL OCTOBER
Since spring 1917 – The Real October toured succesfully on European festivals. In October and November the animated documentary will go on world tour: Sao Paulo, St. Louis and Bucheon are […]