Lagunaria
A documentary
A voice from a distant future tells of a vanished city that was once among the most famous in the world, Venice. Amidst legends, rituals and hearsay, the narrator describes its daily life made of boats and its profound relationship with the lagoon surrounding it. Did that city ever exist? Was it ever inhabited, or was it a tourist park? Did it survive the floods and the plagues? Have its inhabitants managed to find a new way of living together?
Glaubt nie, was ich singe - Wenzel
A documentary
Wenzel, authentic poet and thoroughbred musician, is one of the most important singer-songwriters in the East. Fans from all over Germany make the pilgrimage to his annual festival in Kamp am Peenestrom. The festival is threatened with closure. Together with his friends from Kamp, Wenzel tries to save it.
2040 (2019)
A documentary starring Damon Gameau, Eva Lazzaro and Zoe Gameau
A three year self-described labour of love, 2040 takes the form of a visual letter from the filmmaker to his four-year-old daughter Velvet, showing her what the year 2040 could look like “if we simply embraced the best solutions that exist today.”
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace
A documentary
The child prodigy turns 60! At the tender age of 13, Anne-Sophie Mutter was discovered by star conductor Herbert von Karajan. An unprecedented world career followed. She once said about herself, "If you want to get to know me, you have to experience me on stage." She does not appreciate questions about her private life. So how do you portray such an exceptional artist?
Kashkash - Ohne Federn können wir nicht leben
A documentary
My hometown, Beirut, is torn apart by a corrupt political elite, anti-government protests, and one of the biggest explosions of the 21st century. But above the roofs of the city, I discovered an unexpected bearer of hope: the pigeon game of chance "Kash Hamam". Every evening, the sky populates, and all over the city swarms fly out of their cages ... (more)
Daniel Richter
A documentary
Few artist portraits give us the privilege of getting as close to the painter as if we had free access to his studio. Over a period of three years, Pepe Danquart got to accompany the painter Daniel Richter, watching him paint, negotiate with his gallerist, talk to his publisher and joke with fellow artist Jonathan Meese ... (more)