Archive 2009

New International Cinema



"Die Schachspielerin"

This year we present an exciting cross-section through current filmmaking all around the globe: beginning with the newest works of reknown European and American directors, to directors from Norway and Russia, up to promising talents from Israel and China.

Be can curious of Woody Allen’s new comedy WHATEVER, which takes place in New York as does the compilation NEW YORK; I LOVE YOU in which ten directors,such as Faith Akin pay homage to this city. On the other side “8” compiles short films by 8 well known directors like Wim Wenders, are concerned with the poverty of the world. MORPHIA, based on the memories of Michail Bulgakov is great cinema from Russia, something you will not easily forget. From China comes a movie that goes under your skin, the anti war film: CITY OF LIFE AND DEATH.

As you see, there is a lot to discover! Jump in to a versatile programme with 15 films, coming from all parts of the world and look forward to exciting and moving hours of cinema.


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