Cinematic Journey
November is a good time for contemplation, so let’s take a peek into the ARS Studio Cinema for the annual review of the latest films from our western neighbour.
The German Film Week (16-22 November) presents movies awarded at festivals and praised by the public, made by acclaimed filmmakers and those at the threshold of their career – the full cinematic review of 2018 A.D. The programme includes Emily Alef’s multi-award winning black-and-white Three Days in Quiberon. On the surface it is an intimate portrayal of Romy Schneider and her depression, played by her doppelganger Marie Bäumer, but delving deeper it is a study of manipulation and the boundaries of sacrifices made for art. Nicolas Wackerbarth’s Casting takes us behind the scenes of cinematography, revealing the frequently difficult relationships and conflicts among filmmakers.
We will also see a film exploring the subject of immigration in Europe. Wolfgang Fischer’s understated Styx, with powerful visuals shot by Benedict Neuenfels, poses questions about the attitudes of individuals faced with tragedies taking place around them. Lars Kraume, best known to Polish audiences from his The People vs. Fritz Bauer, returns with The Silent Revolution. The film recalls the history of high school students in East Germany who decide to show their solidarity with the victims of the 1956 Hungarian uprising by staging a minute’s silence during lessons. Thomas Stuber’s In the Aisles explores the economic, political and social effects of the reunification of Germany and the price paid by the eastern lands for entering the world of the free market. In turn, Felix Hassenfratz’s Lost Ones takes up the difficult, painful subject of sexual abuse in families. As well as feature films, we will also see the documentary Far. The Story of a Journey Around the World by Patrick Allagaier and Gwendolin Weisser, showing that sometimes all you need to make your dreams come true is a wide smile, honesty, determination and not all that much moneyJ. Join us for a journey to the world of German cinema! (Barbara Zając, Karnet magazine)
