Feature Films
Johann Albrecht Bengel (1687EUR"1752) was Lutheran divine and scholar who devoted his life to the Bible. Because of his faithful and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, he represented a unique combination of scholarly expertise and devotional commitment to the Bible, thus spreading Pietism in Wurtemberg. He did pioneering study in the text of the New Testament and contributed to Pietism with his written works. He is considered to be the father of textual criticism.
This documentary features the life and works of Johann Albrecht Bengel together with images and contributions of Dr. Rolf Hille, Hartmut Schmid, Prof. Dr. Hermann Ehmer and Dr. des. Jan Carsten Schnurr.
This documentary features the life and works of Johann Albrecht Bengel together with images and contributions of Dr. Rolf Hille, Hartmut Schmid, Prof. Dr. Hermann Ehmer and Dr. des. Jan Carsten Schnurr.
A film by Uwe Janson
Baal is young, Baal is hungry, he burns in disunity and the need for rebellion, upheaval, controversy. A battle between absolute numbness and overpowering aliveness. Baal's eagerness to live is not just a victim of women, patrons, critics, admirers and his best friend, but ultimately Baal himself. Uwe Janson's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's classic is a wild hymn of self-love with a congenial Matthias Schweighofer in the lead role.
Uwe Janson recounts the Baal with young actors, without denying the theatrical origin. In the montage of the image sequences, the film follows an emotional, dynamic staging that dares to tell a contemporary Baal without betraying the original Baal.
Bertolt Brecht's earliest drama has remained his most recent, his wildest. Baal tells of a young artist, who is traded by society as a genius, but does not want to get involved by an art and business enterprise. Baal polarizes, shakes and inflames equally. The piece is a rejection of indifference and leveling of man, a wild eulogy of self-love. The text is compiled from the three Brechtian Baal versions and transformed into a scenic contrast. Filming locations were Berlin and the forest in Markische Schweiz near Buckow.
Baal, congenially embodied by Matthias Schweighofer,...
Baal is young, Baal is hungry, he burns in disunity and the need for rebellion, upheaval, controversy. A battle between absolute numbness and overpowering aliveness. Baal's eagerness to live is not just a victim of women, patrons, critics, admirers and his best friend, but ultimately Baal himself. Uwe Janson's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's classic is a wild hymn of self-love with a congenial Matthias Schweighofer in the lead role.
Uwe Janson recounts the Baal with young actors, without denying the theatrical origin. In the montage of the image sequences, the film follows an emotional, dynamic staging that dares to tell a contemporary Baal without betraying the original Baal.
Bertolt Brecht's earliest drama has remained his most recent, his wildest. Baal tells of a young artist, who is traded by society as a genius, but does not want to get involved by an art and business enterprise. Baal polarizes, shakes and inflames equally. The piece is a rejection of indifference and leveling of man, a wild eulogy of self-love. The text is compiled from the three Brechtian Baal versions and transformed into a scenic contrast. Filming locations were Berlin and the forest in Markische Schweiz near Buckow.
Baal, congenially embodied by Matthias Schweighofer,...
John Calvin (1509-1564), born in Noyon, Picardy, was touched with the teachings of Martin Luther's Reformation and became a pioneer after his conversion to Protestantism. In 1536, he published one of the most important works of the Reformation. Calvin was the seminal figure of the Reformation in Geneva and, throughout his life, hoped for a breakthrough of the Reformation in France.
It's all eerily pertinent today, this saga of an iconic American composer jostled by Populist currents on the far left, then the far right - and finally retreating from the fray. The film includes the participation of a couple of distinguished American historians: Michael Kazin (on Populism) and Joseph McCartin (on the Red Scare). It also incorporates extensive excerpts from PCE's Naxos DVD of The City (1939) - Copland's highest achievement as a film composer, and the least known consequential music that he composed.
Diana, Princess of Wales , was an extraordinary figure. Her effortless elegance, her ability to relate to the common person and her devotion as a mother led to her becoming one of the most adored public figures in history. She helped to break down barriers between the British Royal Family and everyday people.
She was never afraid to stand up for the caused close to her heart. In 1997, she met with a tragic and untimely end. However, the world did not forget their favorite Princess. Over the years, many people have worked to ensure her legacy lives on. In this unique documentary, we examine all that Diana left the world. We look at her two extraordinary sons, Princess William and Harry; the Diana Memorial fund; and the charities that she helped fund and give a voice to such as campaigns for landmine victims and AIDS organizations.
In an elegant, restrained style, this program presents a tale of all that Diana gave the world in life and in death.
Bonus features : Interviews with Prince William and Prince Harry, Kensington Palace Exhibitions and the Memorial Foundation.
She was never afraid to stand up for the caused close to her heart. In 1997, she met with a tragic and untimely end. However, the world did not forget their favorite Princess. Over the years, many people have worked to ensure her legacy lives on. In this unique documentary, we examine all that Diana left the world. We look at her two extraordinary sons, Princess William and Harry; the Diana Memorial fund; and the charities that she helped fund and give a voice to such as campaigns for landmine victims and AIDS organizations.
In an elegant, restrained style, this program presents a tale of all that Diana gave the world in life and in death.
Bonus features : Interviews with Prince William and Prince Harry, Kensington Palace Exhibitions and the Memorial Foundation.
This is the story of Diego Maradona a true footballing legend and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility, as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defense. Nicknamed 'The Golden Boy', Maradona earned ninety-one caps and scored thirty-one goals for his country, including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory - scoring the two most famous goals of all time, against England.
Diego Maradona, the Argentine forward is still considered one of the greatest footballers in history, spent seven chaotic years with Napoli between 1984 and 1991. It was a career-defining period in which he won two league titles and a World Cup with Argentina before struggling with drug addiction and the disaffection of his adopted country. This biographical, archival documentary records in stunning archival footage the life of the celebrated and infamous Argentine footballer. It depicts his greatest moments and tells the story of his tragic demise.
Diego Maradona, the Argentine forward is still considered one of the greatest footballers in history, spent seven chaotic years with Napoli between 1984 and 1991. It was a career-defining period in which he won two league titles and a World Cup with Argentina before struggling with drug addiction and the disaffection of his adopted country. This biographical, archival documentary records in stunning archival footage the life of the celebrated and infamous Argentine footballer. It depicts his greatest moments and tells the story of his tragic demise.
The film follow the musical form of theme and variations. New connections constantly emerge from the nexus of figures and music, and always at the same sites. Everything seems to be in flux, cyclic and linear. Lacking a clear narrative structure, the film transports the spectators into a poetic kaleidoscope of human states of mind and yearnings. A conjuring act abounding in beauty and depths of sorrow.
Aunt Margrith has her hands full to keep her niece Ruth - defiant, stubborn and temperamental - and her brother Philip in check. In their wanderings, the two siblings get to know Terry, who knows the wild forest very well. The three venture throughout the forest until one fateful day, when Terry dies in a tragic accident. Can Ruth's faith in Jesus Christ help her recover from the devastating event?
His faith, his life, his songs...
Peter Schlögl follows the traces of Paul Gerhardt, a poet-priest who, despite a life marked by hardship and misery, created works of such magic and beauty that they are now among the most famous texts in German literature.
Peter Schlögl follows the traces of Paul Gerhardt, a poet-priest who, despite a life marked by hardship and misery, created works of such magic and beauty that they are now among the most famous texts in German literature.
Goethe's epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther may safely be described as one of the key works of literature in German. It stands for the feeling of life in a time of departure and, as it were, for a movement that attracted many young intellectuals and which was later called the time of the Sturm und Drang .
Characteristic of the works of this epoch is the contemplation of man in his own destiny, which is characterised by pain and passion in a social order in which class distinctions and arbitrariness of the aristocracy hinder the free development of the individual. However, the criticism of the political situation is only one - important - side aspect of the 'storm and stress'. The focus is on the negotiation of the emotional confusion and misguidance to which man is capable in his individual being. The main thrust of this powerful movement is dedicated to the emotional furore, which at the same time already has deep romantic traits. What happens when man in his longing for love unleashes his pursuit, allows himself more than to think freely, to feel free? The emotional exploration of the world from the perspective of people who have returned to focus unleashes the mind and leads to a revolution in the veins.
Strictly speaking, Uwe Janson's Werther is not...
Characteristic of the works of this epoch is the contemplation of man in his own destiny, which is characterised by pain and passion in a social order in which class distinctions and arbitrariness of the aristocracy hinder the free development of the individual. However, the criticism of the political situation is only one - important - side aspect of the 'storm and stress'. The focus is on the negotiation of the emotional confusion and misguidance to which man is capable in his individual being. The main thrust of this powerful movement is dedicated to the emotional furore, which at the same time already has deep romantic traits. What happens when man in his longing for love unleashes his pursuit, allows himself more than to think freely, to feel free? The emotional exploration of the world from the perspective of people who have returned to focus unleashes the mind and leads to a revolution in the veins.
Strictly speaking, Uwe Janson's Werther is not...
This documentary reveals the portentous shadow of the Old Testament, beginning with the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and continuing on a journey towards the New Testament. This film offers images and shots of the original locations as researched by Prof. Dr. Manfred Bietak (University of Vienna) and Dr. Walter Hilbrands (FTH Casting) and supported in their explanations and statements.
This film is a fascinating journey of discovery in the footsteps of the biblical Exodus. The momentous events of the Old Testament, namely the 10 Commandments, the true meaning of sacrifice, the brazen serpent, and the Promised Land, are thoroughly explained in this documentary. This film also talks about the spiritual significance of every place, event and scene, explaining the relation of the Old Testament to the New Testament.
His vision was to bring Christians from various denominations to a peaceful coexistence. Nicolaus Ludwig Graf von Zinzendorf was a member of one of the oldest noble families of Europe. His life and works and their significance to Protestantism are documented in this film, which features historians, pictures, engravings, and documents from the 18th century alongside current shots of the locations discussed.
Ludwig Hofacker has influenced many as a pastor of the church in Wurttemberg, although he died at the young age of thirty. To Hofacker, it was about the people. People should find themselves back to the biblical message: "I believe that Jesus, who is my Lord, who delivered me from being lost and condemned, cleansed me from all sins, from death and from the power of the evil." This message awakened many and Christianity flourished even outside of Wurttemberg.
"Especially difficult in the cinematic transmission was to bring the loosely arranged theater scenes Horvaths into a cinematic dramaturgy. This is how a completely new, independent script was created. We did not want to make a 'filmed theatre' with a kind of art language, but a modern film that is understood by people who do not know Horvath. However, there is still the 'Horvath core' in the film. We were very happy when a board member of the Horvath Society assured us that the writer would have been happy about the film.
Extraordinary is at Kasimir and Karoline certainly the shooting under live conditions - without barriers - at the Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest is a melting pot of all social classes. A perfect background to tell a modern story about social barriers, the power of money and human yearnings. Despite the small cameras, the look on many drunks at the Oktoberfest seemed like a magnet. When Golo Euler and Robert Gwisdek played their racket scene, a drunk man intervened and missed our lighting a bloody nose. Despite the feature film plot, the film gives viewers a very realistic insight into Wiesn." (Ben von Grafenstein)
Extraordinary is at Kasimir and Karoline certainly the shooting under live conditions - without barriers - at the Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest is a melting pot of all social classes. A perfect background to tell a modern story about social barriers, the power of money and human yearnings. Despite the small cameras, the look on many drunks at the Oktoberfest seemed like a magnet. When Golo Euler and Robert Gwisdek played their racket scene, a drunk man intervened and missed our lighting a bloody nose. Despite the feature film plot, the film gives viewers a very realistic insight into Wiesn." (Ben von Grafenstein)
Pastor Wilhelm Busch touched the lives of many through his Gospel proclamation. His true life testimony and messages are more relevant today than ever. Produced in motion picture for the first time, this documentary on the life, faith and works of Wilhelm Busch also includes commentaries and interviews with Parzany Ulrich, Friedrich Haennsler, Wolfgang Stage, Konrad Eissler and others.
When Kamilla (Veronica Flaat) is sent by her stepparents to live with her sister in a remote mountain community, she quickly finds danger. She is rescued from thugs by young Sebastian (Dennis Storhoi), but she later discovers that her blond-haired, blue-eyed hero is running from the law. Forced to steal by a miscarriage of justice, Sebastian and Kamilla go through a series of adventures until he decides to turn himself in. He leaves her a message, written on a kite, saying he will return for her after he clears his name.
Sebastian is released from prison, and Kamilla is the only one who believes that he will never steal again. But will Sebastian keep his promise? How everything turns out depends on the people around them.
Kamilla is faithful but is it enough?
Kamilla is faithful but is it enough?
Americans are fascinated by the royal status of the Kennedy's and their dynasty that has mesmerized generators. To this day, their legacy lives on. The Kennedy family has long been plagued by tragedy and scandal. Despite this, the Kennedy's have long been thought of as America's 'Royal Family'. They have also brought positive change to the world in often-difficult times. The many misdeeds and tragedies of this family, has only enhanced the world's affection towards them. The Kennedy Legacy is an engaging documentary featuring amazing archival period footage of the Kennedy family which, has been at the forefront of American consciousness since the sixties.
Living Legend presents the story of Eli Canfield (Earl Owensby), a country-rock legend who has fallen victim to the pitfalls of superstardom - a failed marriage, addiction, living up to an image, and an unclear vision as to who his true friends are. When Eli's new love interest (Ginger Alden) meets with the disapproval of his unscrupulous and manipulative manager (William T. Hicks), tragedy results, and Eli realizes what he must do to not only save his new relationship but also his life; and he does so in a dramatic way.
The essence of chic and beauty, Audrey Hepburn brought a certain 'magic' quality to the screen. Synonymous with big sunglasses and the little black dress, many are unaware of the hardships she endured in Nazi-occupied Holland while growing up. Starring in classic movies such as Sabrina, My Fair Lady, and of course Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn brought effortless style and grace to the silver screen.
An inspiration and a role model, Hepburn devoted much of her time and effort in later years to her role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United State's Children's Fund. This is a very special look at one of Hollywood's most memorable and treasured icons.
An inspiration and a role model, Hepburn devoted much of her time and effort in later years to her role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United State's Children's Fund. This is a very special look at one of Hollywood's most memorable and treasured icons.
Marilyn Monroe is one the most famous and adored icons of the 20th century. Like no other Hollywood star, she won the hearts of millions around the world. It's been said that "Monroe played the best game with the worst hand". Her journey to stardom stemmed from a childhood of poverty, neglect and loneliness.
Fascination tells the remarkable story of Marilyn's life. From birth to her premature death she endured criticism, insecurities, drug dependence, numerous miscarriages and three broken marriages. Despite all her demons, her unprecedented beauty, talent and quick wit amazed all that came before her. This is clearly seen in iconic footage of Marilyn performing before thousands of servicemen at the Korean war, which said was one of the points of her life.
On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead at just 36 years of age from a probable suicide. Since her passing, there has been endless speculation as to the cause of her death and many conspiracy theories abound. The world's fascination with Marilyn Monroe lives on to this day in the many iconic photographs, films and legends about this quintessential Hollywood Superstar.
Fascination tells the remarkable story of Marilyn's life. From birth to her premature death she endured criticism, insecurities, drug dependence, numerous miscarriages and three broken marriages. Despite all her demons, her unprecedented beauty, talent and quick wit amazed all that came before her. This is clearly seen in iconic footage of Marilyn performing before thousands of servicemen at the Korean war, which said was one of the points of her life.
On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead at just 36 years of age from a probable suicide. Since her passing, there has been endless speculation as to the cause of her death and many conspiracy theories abound. The world's fascination with Marilyn Monroe lives on to this day in the many iconic photographs, films and legends about this quintessential Hollywood Superstar.
Born to a tax collector in 1805, Georg Muller was transformed from a playboy to a devout Christian when he met Jesus through a Bible Study group at Veit Wagner. He is now remembered as the man who collected more than one hundred fifty million euros to build a home for one hundred and twenty thousand orphans in Bristol. This docu-drama traces the life and works of George Muller.
Bonus features:
- Interviews with George Verwer, Roger Steer and many more...
Bonus features:
- Interviews with George Verwer, Roger Steer and many more...
Nelson Mandela is a shining example of what one man can do to change the world. Born into an oppressive regime, he fought to overcome prejudice and hate to unify a nation. Mandela was jailed for much of his life because of his beliefs, but he accepted his fate with dignity; he was prepared to die for his cause. Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Price and ultimately, his role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
This program not only details the life of Nelson Mandela, the personal struggle and story of South Africa's most famous leader, but also charts the history of racism in the county, from the arrival of the Afrikaans, to the upheaval and segregation of Apartheid and the dismantling of the cruel regime. It looks at the events that surrounded Mandela's arrest; the campaigns to release him; his time as President of South Africa and also the charitable work he did. Nelson Mandela's powerful story proves that 'One Man' can truly make a difference.
This program not only details the life of Nelson Mandela, the personal struggle and story of South Africa's most famous leader, but also charts the history of racism in the county, from the arrival of the Afrikaans, to the upheaval and segregation of Apartheid and the dismantling of the cruel regime. It looks at the events that surrounded Mandela's arrest; the campaigns to release him; his time as President of South Africa and also the charitable work he did. Nelson Mandela's powerful story proves that 'One Man' can truly make a difference.
The Gospel of Mark is read along with video footage of scenes and images of Israel and soothing background music.
May the Gospel be in your hearts! This film is great for community and home group activities as well as private and personal Bible reading.
May the Gospel be in your hearts! This film is great for community and home group activities as well as private and personal Bible reading.
is a comprehensive historical time line, which, chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II with a focus on her enduring reign, public image, private life and the defining events since her coronation. This program is a personal biography combining unique pictures and amazing archival footage documenting the life of an extraordinary woman.
From childhood to present day, Reign Supreme examines how the Queen was influenced by her father, her reported troubled relationships with her children, her marriage to Prince Phillip and how she copes with the pressures of being the most famous woman in the world.
From childhood to present day, Reign Supreme examines how the Queen was influenced by her father, her reported troubled relationships with her children, her marriage to Prince Phillip and how she copes with the pressures of being the most famous woman in the world.
A fascinating documentary of the first two mission trips to Turkey and Greece.
This recording features concise words from the Bible, scenes from the past and a historical explanation of the Acts. This recording includes a documentary of Prof. Dr. Helge Stadelmann (Director of the Free Theological Academy, Giessen) and Dr. Volker Gäckle (Director of the seminar to help the Liebenzeller Mission).
This recording features concise words from the Bible, scenes from the past and a historical explanation of the Acts. This recording includes a documentary of Prof. Dr. Helge Stadelmann (Director of the Free Theological Academy, Giessen) and Dr. Volker Gäckle (Director of the seminar to help the Liebenzeller Mission).
This video reenacts the third and fourth missionary journeys of Paul as he travels through Corinth, Troas, Philippi, Jerusalem, Caesarea, and finally Rome. This video contains remarkable features such as scenes and locations from the early times and historical explanations of the Biblical events. This includes interviews with the experts Prof. Dr. Helge Stadelmann (Director of the Free Theological Academy, Giessen) and Dr. Volker Gackle (Director of the seminar to help the Liebenzeller Mission).
An iconic product of the Mexican Revolution, Redes (1935) combines the talents of a master composer, Silvestre Revueltas , and a master cinematographer, Paul Strand . Its marriage of music and the moving image attains heights of epic grandeur. The co-directors are Fred Zinnemann (en route to Hollywood) and Emilio Gomez Muriel. Because dialogue rarely overlaps music, it is possible to re-record Revueltas' galvanizing score and discover musical riches inaudible on the original monaural soundtrack. As the Redes concert suites by Revueltas and Erich Kleiber omit much, the present recording is the the world premiere of Revueltas' full score, one of the highest achievements in the history of film music.
Springtime in Amsterdam is a joyful feature film created by director Christof Loy, world renowned for his work in international opera houses. Meeting accidentally in Amsterdam, a group of four people experience a series of confusions that must be resolved in 48 hours. A richly varied musical score that includes Viennese operetta, Dutch and French chansons, and songs from the American song book, is performed by a renowned cast of singers and conducted by Marko Letonja, well versed in popular music. In a magical dream world, dilemmas are resolved in this enchanting fable.
Based on a novel by Patricia M. St. John, this film is a story of friendship and forgiveness set in the beautiful Swiss Alps.
High in the Swiss Alps a little boy, Dani, disappears. Lucien, a lonely and frightened boy of 13, is overtaken by this catastrophic event, and he finds himself an outcast with his family, school friends, and especially the very hostile Annette from the neighboring farm. Impelled to escape, the fugitive boy finds peace high up in the forest, where he meets an old woodcarver who encourages him so that he begins to have hope. But when rejection comes again, he discovers the hard way that a price has to be paid for forgiveness before there can be any reconciliation.
Spuren im Schnee (Treasures of the Snow) was filmed in the breathtaking Swiss Alps and captures the changing mood of the mountains deep in the snow of winter and the delicate colors of the spring flowers in the open valleys full of bell-jingling cattle. The charm of genuine antique Swiss chalets with their quaint interiors will delight you. You will experience real life drama, the tensions of ordinary people under pressure and the satisfaction of righteousness rewarded.
High in the Swiss Alps a little boy, Dani, disappears. Lucien, a lonely and frightened boy of 13, is overtaken by this catastrophic event, and he finds himself an outcast with his family, school friends, and especially the very hostile Annette from the neighboring farm. Impelled to escape, the fugitive boy finds peace high up in the forest, where he meets an old woodcarver who encourages him so that he begins to have hope. But when rejection comes again, he discovers the hard way that a price has to be paid for forgiveness before there can be any reconciliation.
Spuren im Schnee (Treasures of the Snow) was filmed in the breathtaking Swiss Alps and captures the changing mood of the mountains deep in the snow of winter and the delicate colors of the spring flowers in the open valleys full of bell-jingling cattle. The charm of genuine antique Swiss chalets with their quaint interiors will delight you. You will experience real life drama, the tensions of ordinary people under pressure and the satisfaction of righteousness rewarded.
Volker Schmidt-Bäumler and Jakob Friedrichs, together with selected performers, celebrate their 20th anniversary in Heidelberg on 16 November 2007. In addition to the journey through time-tested skits and songs of days gone by, Superzwei presented its ninth album Meister der Herzen - with a band this time.
Bonus features:
- Zwansisch Jahrsche superzwei/nimmzwei - Ein Rückblick
- Ein ganz wischtischer Typ laudatet - Manfred Staiger
- Der Rundumschlag - ein umfassendes Gespräch mit superzwei (November 2005)
- Antworte dich glücklich - das superzwei-Quiz
- Blöde Fragen gibt es nicht - blöde Antworten schon! Das Publikum will Intimes wissen
Bonus features:
- Zwansisch Jahrsche superzwei/nimmzwei - Ein Rückblick
- Ein ganz wischtischer Typ laudatet - Manfred Staiger
- Der Rundumschlag - ein umfassendes Gespräch mit superzwei (November 2005)
- Antworte dich glücklich - das superzwei-Quiz
- Blöde Fragen gibt es nicht - blöde Antworten schon! Das Publikum will Intimes wissen
Shanghai, China in 1854 was a powder keg, yet in the midst of the chaos one of the greatest missions in history began. Hudson Taylor was one of the first Christian missionaries to China, and he created the China Inland Mission, which continues to this day under the name Overseas Mission Community.
This film shows the crucial years of Hudson Taylor in China. His experiences and suffering led him to his undying faith in God and a reputation as a man of prayer with an incomparable life story. As he once said, "We do not need a great amount of faith, but faith in a great God."
This film shows the crucial years of Hudson Taylor in China. His experiences and suffering led him to his undying faith in God and a reputation as a man of prayer with an incomparable life story. As he once said, "We do not need a great amount of faith, but faith in a great God."
The Potzlow Case. During the trial, the perpetrators were reduced to cold, untouchable monsters; right-wing extremists without remorse, without reflection. The whole village was under the general suspicion of covering the crime. The second look at the case makes it clear that the general stereotypes do not help.
Perhaps it is the combination of cruelty and looking away in the face of the almost unbelievable events in Potzlow that Veiel and his co- author, the dramaturge Gesine Schmidt, did not rest. But perhaps this is also an attempt to answer the increasingly obvious failure of the media to adequately describe and problematize reality and deal responsibly with crime, with perpetrators such as victims and their milieus.
In the media, (almost) everything can be presented and widely negotiated. But the total information society tends to distort the realistic view of reality rather than illuminate it. The staged, but deliberately low-impact reconstruction of the deed, its circumstances, and the assessment of events from various angles represents an exciting counter-proposal to the media mockery of reality.
Perhaps it is the combination of cruelty and looking away in the face of the almost unbelievable events in Potzlow that Veiel and his co- author, the dramaturge Gesine Schmidt, did not rest. But perhaps this is also an attempt to answer the increasingly obvious failure of the media to adequately describe and problematize reality and deal responsibly with crime, with perpetrators such as victims and their milieus.
In the media, (almost) everything can be presented and widely negotiated. But the total information society tends to distort the realistic view of reality rather than illuminate it. The staged, but deliberately low-impact reconstruction of the deed, its circumstances, and the assessment of events from various angles represents an exciting counter-proposal to the media mockery of reality.
Based on a popular children's novel by Eckart zur Nieden, this seventy-minute-long drama is packed with suspense, humor, and tender moments for the whole family. It especially gives young viewers much valuable input on the issues of honesty, guilt and forgiveness.
Both Christian and secular viewers of all ages will strongly identify with the characters in this finely-woven story and will therefore be drawn into their moral struggles and dilemmas without ever feeling patronized or subjected to propaganda.
Bonus Feature:
- Behind the Scenes
Both Christian and secular viewers of all ages will strongly identify with the characters in this finely-woven story and will therefore be drawn into their moral struggles and dilemmas without ever feeling patronized or subjected to propaganda.
Bonus Feature:
- Behind the Scenes
Based on the sprawling and rarely-told drama, director Uwe Janson developed a two-hour version: unfolding the action in a single building, he symbolizes the rise and fall of the Lulu in a mistaken walk through a 'hotel absurd'. Jessica Schwarz has earned herself a worthy place in the history of interpretation of this eternal theatrical figure with her cinematic theatrical debut.
Russell Boulter travels to Israel and takes us to scenes, locations and places where Jesus lived. Boulter recalls Jesus' teachings, words and life as man.
The question remains: Who is Jesus to YOU? Featuring Cacau and Florence Joy.
The question remains: Who is Jesus to YOU? Featuring Cacau and Florence Joy.
Written on Water is a dance feature film about an artist whose happy and comfortable married life is upended when she unexpectedly falls in love with someone else. Featuring Paris Opera Ballet's Aurelie Dupont, Ballet Zurich principal dancer Alexander Jones, and choreographer, dancer, writer and director Pontus Lidberg , Written on Water conveys the drama of desire and the turmoil of the creative process.
Through hope, skill, and craftsmanship, the Dome stands tall despite a history of great hardship, fire, and sudden calamity, and it has provided shelter to many through the years. This video presents the Dome’s origins, its predecessors and makers, and the people involved in its formation and maintenance. Through computer animation, viewers will be taken back to the early times to witness the beginning of its construction.
An exile from his native land following the failed revolution of 1848, the impoverished Richard Wagner's is in Zurich working on his opera Tristan und Isolde . There he meets Otto and Mathilde Wesendonck, ardent admirers of his music. Wagner's passionate and scandalous affair with Mathilde, whose poems he set to music, is explored in this featuring film by director Jen's Neubert. After their relationship ended, Wagner left Zurich for Italy, forever remembering Mathilde as 'my first and only love'.
Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) is a pioneer member of the Reformed Church alongside Johannes Calvin. This impressive documentary focuses on Zwingli’s life story, his great knowledge in theology and his undying trust in God. This film also features images and pictures from original scenes and appraisals of trusted experts.