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.
Premiere
36th International Filmfest Emden-Norderney, Germany
June 5, 2026 – 4:15 pm – Inselkino im Kurtheater, Norderney
June 6, 2026 – 7:00 pm – CineStar 6, Emden – in presence of the director
June 7, 2026 – 6:00 pm – CineStar 1, Emden
Strange objects stand around: on the beach, in the water, in the dunes. Technical and scientific terms accompany the measuring devices in the centre of the picture on a North Sea island. These constantly send out signals, as if they were communicating with each other.
January 2018
BREMEN COFFEE CUP at Berlinale 2018
The Filmbüro Bremen – the Bremen Cultural Film Fund – and maxim film cordially invite to the Berlinale reception Bremen Coffee Cup at the maxim film office on Saturday, February 17, 2-4 pm, Chausseestr. 17, […]
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.