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WINDOW TO
THE REGION
As always, the topics and genres of the regional window are diverse. Alongside documentaries and fiction, there are dance and music performances, as well as animations, providing variety. Also included are student works, as well as creative contributions from our youngest filmmakers. This year's selection invites laughter and creates new perspectives on the experimental, while also addressing serious themes that encourage viewers to reflect.
Animation and Poetry
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Radostina Neykova
Produktion:
University of Regensburg, Grenzland-Filmtage-Selb
Created in an animation workshop at the University of Regensburg, the film uses the techniques of metamorphosis and stop-motion to provide new insights into the Regensburg of yesteryear.
Created in an animation workshop at the University of Regensburg, the film uses the techniques of metamorphosis and stop-motion to provide new insights into the Regensburg of yesteryear.
Animation and Poetry
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Animation and Poetry
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Radostina Neykova
Produktion
University of Regensburg, Grenzland-Filmtage-Selb
Created in an animation workshop at the University of Regensburg, the film uses the techniques of metamorphosis and stop-motion to provide new insights into the Regensburg of yesteryear.
Created in an animation workshop at the University of Regensburg, the film uses the techniques of metamorphosis and stop-motion to provide new insights into the Regensburg of yesteryear.
Animation and Poetry
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
The Pensionist
Germany
|
2023
|
10
Min
Regie:
Tobias Hambauer
Produktion:
Tobias Hambauer
A pensioner relies on collecting returnable bottles to survive until he receives bad news...
A pensioner relies on collecting returnable bottles to survive until he receives bad news...
The Pensionist
Germany
|
2023
|
10
Min
The Pensionist
Germany
|
2023
|
10
Min
Regie:
Tobias Hambauer
Produktion
Tobias Hambauer
A pensioner relies on collecting returnable bottles to survive until he receives bad news...
A pensioner relies on collecting returnable bottles to survive until he receives bad news...
The Pensionist
Germany
|
2023
|
10
Min
Architektur eines neuen Lebens
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Lena Obele
Produktion:
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, Emi
A video portrait of refugee Tarek from Syria, who is living in difficult conditions in an anchor center in Deggendorf. A film team accompanied Tarek from his hearing for a residence permit to his decision. Insights into his experiences and challenges on the way to a new life...
A video portrait of refugee Tarek from Syria, who is living in difficult conditions in an anchor center in Deggendorf. A film team accompanied Tarek from his hearing for a residence permit to his decision. Insights into his experiences and challenges on the way to a new life...
Architektur eines neuen Lebens
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Architektur eines neuen Lebens
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Lena Obele
Produktion
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, Emi
A video portrait of refugee Tarek from Syria, who is living in difficult conditions in an anchor center in Deggendorf. A film team accompanied Tarek from his hearing for a residence permit to his decision. Insights into his experiences and challenges on the way to a new life...
A video portrait of refugee Tarek from Syria, who is living in difficult conditions in an anchor center in Deggendorf. A film team accompanied Tarek from his hearing for a residence permit to his decision. Insights into his experiences and challenges on the way to a new life...
Architektur eines neuen Lebens
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Circle of Life
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Regie:
Elias Paquay Bäumler
Produktion:
Elias Paquay Bäumler
In a cave, a meagre creature watches television. His stomach growls but the fridge is empty. Suddenly, a loud scream echoes through the room from outside. The creature hesitantly follows the roar. A chase through tall grass ensues until it finally encounters a huge monster with a ravenous appetite.
In a cave, a meagre creature watches television. His stomach growls but the fridge is empty. Suddenly, a loud scream echoes through the room from outside. The creature hesitantly follows the roar. A chase through tall grass ensues until it finally encounters a huge monster with a ravenous appetite.
Circle of Life
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Circle of Life
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Regie:
Elias Paquay Bäumler
Produktion
Elias Paquay Bäumler
In a cave, a meagre creature watches television. His stomach growls but the fridge is empty. Suddenly, a loud scream echoes through the room from outside. The creature hesitantly follows the roar. A chase through tall grass ensues until it finally encounters a huge monster with a ravenous appetite.
In a cave, a meagre creature watches television. His stomach growls but the fridge is empty. Suddenly, a loud scream echoes through the room from outside. The creature hesitantly follows the roar. A chase through tall grass ensues until it finally encounters a huge monster with a ravenous appetite.
Circle of Life
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Got you
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Niklas Wilde
Produktion:
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, Emi, Niklas Wilde, Fabian Ehspanner, Oliver Daniels
Melda Dursun is a young, successful kickboxer who already has a title or two to her name. This portrait shows what was particularly important for the German kickboxing champion on her way to the title.
Melda Dursun is a young, successful kickboxer who already has a title or two to her name. This portrait shows what was particularly important for the German kickboxing champion on her way to the title.
Got you
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Got you
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Niklas Wilde
Produktion
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, Emi, Niklas Wilde, Fabian Ehspanner, Oliver Daniels
Melda Dursun is a young, successful kickboxer who already has a title or two to her name. This portrait shows what was particularly important for the German kickboxing champion on her way to the title.
Melda Dursun is a young, successful kickboxer who already has a title or two to her name. This portrait shows what was particularly important for the German kickboxing champion on her way to the title.
Got you
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Massenhaft Gründe
Germany
|
2022
|
6
Min
Regie:
Egid Spies
Produktion:
-
Are there reasons not to read? The children at Rieden elementary school have a few ready!
Are there reasons not to read? The children at Rieden elementary school have a few ready!
Massenhaft Gründe
Germany
|
2022
|
6
Min
Massenhaft Gründe
Germany
|
2022
|
6
Min
Regie:
Egid Spies
Produktion
-
Are there reasons not to read? The children at Rieden elementary school have a few ready!
Are there reasons not to read? The children at Rieden elementary school have a few ready!
Massenhaft Gründe
Germany
|
2022
|
6
Min
The Nine Monsters
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Regie:
Martin Pesold
Produktion:
Martin Pesold
A music video created with AI images to the music of Sanchez.
A music video created with AI images to the music of Sanchez.
The Nine Monsters
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
The Nine Monsters
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Regie:
Martin Pesold
Produktion
Martin Pesold
A music video created with AI images to the music of Sanchez.
A music video created with AI images to the music of Sanchez.
The Nine Monsters
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Shimmering shadows
Germany
|
2023
|
15
Min
Regie:
Anna Haimerl, Jonas Hochgesang
Produktion:
-
Mara's 17th birthday reveals Emma's hidden depression. A tense fight leaves Mara bewildered. Weeks later, Emma's suicide shatters Mara. Years later, Tom, a good friend of Mara's, shows also symptoms of depression. She wants to help, but he rejects all her attempts. Driven by grief and determination, Mara channels her emotions into a Poem, reminiscient of Emma's struggle and Tom's silent pain.
Mara's 17th birthday reveals Emma's hidden depression. A tense fight leaves Mara bewildered. Weeks later, Emma's suicide shatters Mara. Years later, Tom, a good friend of Mara's, shows also symptoms of depression. She wants to help, but he rejects all her attempts. Driven by grief and determination, Mara channels her emotions into a Poem, reminiscient of Emma's struggle and Tom's silent pain.
Shimmering shadows
Germany
|
2023
|
15
Min
Shimmering shadows
Germany
|
2023
|
15
Min
Regie:
Anna Haimerl, Jonas Hochgesang
Produktion
-
Mara's 17th birthday reveals Emma's hidden depression. A tense fight leaves Mara bewildered. Weeks later, Emma's suicide shatters Mara. Years later, Tom, a good friend of Mara's, shows also symptoms of depression. She wants to help, but he rejects all her attempts. Driven by grief and determination, Mara channels her emotions into a Poem, reminiscient of Emma's struggle and Tom's silent pain.
Mara's 17th birthday reveals Emma's hidden depression. A tense fight leaves Mara bewildered. Weeks later, Emma's suicide shatters Mara. Years later, Tom, a good friend of Mara's, shows also symptoms of depression. She wants to help, but he rejects all her attempts. Driven by grief and determination, Mara channels her emotions into a Poem, reminiscient of Emma's struggle and Tom's silent pain.
Shimmering shadows
Germany
|
2023
|
15
Min
Somnambuhl - Barbiecue
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Regie:
Hendrik Buhl, Somnambuhl
Produktion:
Hendrik Buhl
Ken loves Barbie, Barbie loves Ken. But something is wrong in this pink dream. Whatever it is, it's accompanied by Pommes Frites Plastique.
Ken loves Barbie, Barbie loves Ken. But something is wrong in this pink dream. Whatever it is, it's accompanied by Pommes Frites Plastique.
Somnambuhl - Barbiecue
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Somnambuhl - Barbiecue
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Regie:
Hendrik Buhl, Somnambuhl
Produktion
Hendrik Buhl
Ken loves Barbie, Barbie loves Ken. But something is wrong in this pink dream. Whatever it is, it's accompanied by Pommes Frites Plastique.
Ken loves Barbie, Barbie loves Ken. But something is wrong in this pink dream. Whatever it is, it's accompanied by Pommes Frites Plastique.
Somnambuhl - Barbiecue
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Cannibal Corp.
Germany
|
2023
|
8
Min
Regie:
Thomas Bauer
Produktion:
Thomas Bauer
Fight discrimination! - that's Stacey Park's motto as a private investigator for social justice, this time confronting one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances.
Fight discrimination! - that's Stacey Park's motto as a private investigator for social justice, this time confronting one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances.
Cannibal Corp.
Germany
|
2023
|
8
Min
Cannibal Corp.
Germany
|
2023
|
8
Min
Regie:
Thomas Bauer
Produktion
Thomas Bauer
Fight discrimination! - that's Stacey Park's motto as a private investigator for social justice, this time confronting one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances.
Fight discrimination! - that's Stacey Park's motto as a private investigator for social justice, this time confronting one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances.
Cannibal Corp.
Germany
|
2023
|
8
Min
WINDOW TO
THE REGION
As always, the topics and genres of the regional window are diverse. Alongside documentaries and fiction, there are dance and music performances, as well as animations, providing variety. Also included are student works, as well as creative contributions from our youngest filmmakers. This year's selection invites laughter and creates new perspectives on the experimental, while also addressing serious themes that encourage viewers to reflect.
Realistically Seen
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Anna Vieira Auer
Produktion:
Anna Vieira Auer
Anna is in her mid-twenties and an unsuccessful actress. Over the course of a day, she experiences the typical ups and downs of Generation Z and is accompanied by a narrator who reveals Anna's deepest thoughts. A movie that reflects the director's real life in about 18 minutes.
Anna is in her mid-twenties and an unsuccessful actress. Over the course of a day, she experiences the typical ups and downs of Generation Z and is accompanied by a narrator who reveals Anna's deepest thoughts. A movie that reflects the director's real life in about 18 minutes.
Realistically Seen
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Realistically Seen
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Anna Vieira Auer
Produktion:
Anna Vieira Auer
Anna is in her mid-twenties and an unsuccessful actress. Over the course of a day, she experiences the typical ups and downs of Generation Z and is accompanied by a narrator who reveals Anna's deepest thoughts. A movie that reflects the director's real life in about 18 minutes.
Anna is in her mid-twenties and an unsuccessful actress. Over the course of a day, she experiences the typical ups and downs of Generation Z and is accompanied by a narrator who reveals Anna's deepest thoughts. A movie that reflects the director's real life in about 18 minutes.
Realistically Seen
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
The Walk
Germany
|
2023
|
12
Min
Regie:
Jonny Stern
Produktion:
Adam Fried (Doya Entertainment)
A divorced, Jewish, American man finds himself living in Germany. Every day he walks his old dog through the city and is reminded of the horrors of the past. He must come to terms with the country's past if he is going to stay here to be with his young daughter, who he promised he would never leave.
A divorced, Jewish, American man finds himself living in Germany. Every day he walks his old dog through the city and is reminded of the horrors of the past. He must come to terms with the country's past if he is going to stay here to be with his young daughter, who he promised he would never leave.
The Walk
Germany
|
2023
|
12
Min
The Walk
Germany
|
2023
|
12
Min
Regie:
Jonny Stern
Produktion:
Adam Fried (Doya Entertainment)
A divorced, Jewish, American man finds himself living in Germany. Every day he walks his old dog through the city and is reminded of the horrors of the past. He must come to terms with the country's past if he is going to stay here to be with his young daughter, who he promised he would never leave.
A divorced, Jewish, American man finds himself living in Germany. Every day he walks his old dog through the city and is reminded of the horrors of the past. He must come to terms with the country's past if he is going to stay here to be with his young daughter, who he promised he would never leave.
The Walk
Germany
|
2023
|
12
Min
anyway
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Regie:
Sascha Gratza
Produktion:
Sascha Gratza, Julia Leidhold
An experimental film that makes visible to us in its many layers what we have long since ceased to notice and that plays with our perceptions.
An experimental film that makes visible to us in its many layers what we have long since ceased to notice and that plays with our perceptions.
anyway
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
anyway
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Regie:
Sascha Gratza
Produktion:
Sascha Gratza, Julia Leidhold
An experimental film that makes visible to us in its many layers what we have long since ceased to notice and that plays with our perceptions.
An experimental film that makes visible to us in its many layers what we have long since ceased to notice and that plays with our perceptions.
anyway
Germany
|
2023
|
6
Min
Mikado
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Regie:
Micky Graeter
Produktion:
Jani Sellmann
An elderly woman pays an actor to play her deceased grandson, so her husband who suffers from dementia can live peacefully.
An elderly woman pays an actor to play her deceased grandson, so her husband who suffers from dementia can live peacefully.
Mikado
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Mikado
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Regie:
Micky Graeter
Produktion:
Jani Sellmann
An elderly woman pays an actor to play her deceased grandson, so her husband who suffers from dementia can live peacefully.
An elderly woman pays an actor to play her deceased grandson, so her husband who suffers from dementia can live peacefully.
Mikado
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
True Heroes
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Regie:
Thomas Drexl, Holger W. John
Produktion:
Gaby Eisenhut (Medienzentrum Regensburger Land)
It is only through danger that little Fieps surpasses himself on his latest castle excursion with his grandpa.
It is only through danger that little Fieps surpasses himself on his latest castle excursion with his grandpa.
True Heroes
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
True Heroes
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Regie:
Thomas Drexl, Holger W. John
Produktion:
Gaby Eisenhut (Medienzentrum Regensburger Land)
It is only through danger that little Fieps surpasses himself on his latest castle excursion with his grandpa.
It is only through danger that little Fieps surpasses himself on his latest castle excursion with his grandpa.
True Heroes
Germany
|
2023
|
7
Min
Ausschnitte: Videoportrait eines jungen Bildhauers
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Regie:
Dominik Huber
Produktion:
Dominik Huber
The 22-year-old artist and trained wood sculptor Johannes Kroeker has created 24 human-sized wooden sculptures in response to 24 one-hour audio recordings made at various locations in Regensburg. He spoke to the W1 film team about the art, himself and the exhibition in this video portrait.
The 22-year-old artist and trained wood sculptor Johannes Kroeker has created 24 human-sized wooden sculptures in response to 24 one-hour audio recordings made at various locations in Regensburg. He spoke to the W1 film team about the art, himself and the exhibition in this video portrait.
Ausschnitte: Videoportrait eines jungen Bildhauers
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Ausschnitte: Videoportrait eines jungen Bildhauers
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Regie:
Dominik Huber
Produktion:
Dominik Huber
The 22-year-old artist and trained wood sculptor Johannes Kroeker has created 24 human-sized wooden sculptures in response to 24 one-hour audio recordings made at various locations in Regensburg. He spoke to the W1 film team about the art, himself and the exhibition in this video portrait.
The 22-year-old artist and trained wood sculptor Johannes Kroeker has created 24 human-sized wooden sculptures in response to 24 one-hour audio recordings made at various locations in Regensburg. He spoke to the W1 film team about the art, himself and the exhibition in this video portrait.
Ausschnitte: Videoportrait eines jungen Bildhauers
Germany
|
2023
|
4
Min
Polly & Molly
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Regie:
Stefan Hahn
Produktion:
Stefan Hahn
In four animated scenes, we follow the everyday lives of Polly and Molly. Polly is a cartoonist and doesn't always have it easy next to strong Molly. The animated films provide an absurd and humorous insight into their life together.
In four animated scenes, we follow the everyday lives of Polly and Molly. Polly is a cartoonist and doesn't always have it easy next to strong Molly. The animated films provide an absurd and humorous insight into their life together.
Polly & Molly
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Polly & Molly
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Regie:
Stefan Hahn
Produktion:
Stefan Hahn
In four animated scenes, we follow the everyday lives of Polly and Molly. Polly is a cartoonist and doesn't always have it easy next to strong Molly. The animated films provide an absurd and humorous insight into their life together.
In four animated scenes, we follow the everyday lives of Polly and Molly. Polly is a cartoonist and doesn't always have it easy next to strong Molly. The animated films provide an absurd and humorous insight into their life together.
Polly & Molly
Germany
|
2023
|
2
Min
Lucidum intervallum
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Johann Wellner
Produktion:
Johann Wellner
In the case of unconsciousness, the term lucidum intervallum refers to an intermediate phase of a light moment in which a person is temporarily in full possession of their mental powers and achieves clarity before a renewed, increasing clouding of consciousness sets in. The short film takes an abstract and experimental approach to this phenomenon.
In the case of unconsciousness, the term lucidum intervallum refers to an intermediate phase of a light moment in which a person is temporarily in full possession of their mental powers and achieves clarity before a renewed, increasing clouding of consciousness sets in. The short film takes an abstract and experimental approach to this phenomenon.
Lucidum intervallum
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Lucidum intervallum
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Regie:
Johann Wellner
Produktion:
Johann Wellner
In the case of unconsciousness, the term lucidum intervallum refers to an intermediate phase of a light moment in which a person is temporarily in full possession of their mental powers and achieves clarity before a renewed, increasing clouding of consciousness sets in. The short film takes an abstract and experimental approach to this phenomenon.
In the case of unconsciousness, the term lucidum intervallum refers to an intermediate phase of a light moment in which a person is temporarily in full possession of their mental powers and achieves clarity before a renewed, increasing clouding of consciousness sets in. The short film takes an abstract and experimental approach to this phenomenon.
Lucidum intervallum
Germany
|
2023
|
5
Min
Black Power
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Marcus Siebler
Produktion:
Marcus Siebler
There is inflation and a shortage of electricity in Germany. Restraint and waste of energy are controlled by strict measures of the Energy and Economic Emergency Ordinance, electrical appliances require a G-certificate. In times of crisis, Mr. Krieger cushions the high costs with "black power".
There is inflation and a shortage of electricity in Germany. Restraint and waste of energy are controlled by strict measures of the Energy and Economic Emergency Ordinance, electrical appliances require a G-certificate. In times of crisis, Mr. Krieger cushions the high costs with "black power".
Black Power
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Black Power
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
Regie:
Marcus Siebler
Produktion:
Marcus Siebler
There is inflation and a shortage of electricity in Germany. Restraint and waste of energy are controlled by strict measures of the Energy and Economic Emergency Ordinance, electrical appliances require a G-certificate. In times of crisis, Mr. Krieger cushions the high costs with "black power".
There is inflation and a shortage of electricity in Germany. Restraint and waste of energy are controlled by strict measures of the Energy and Economic Emergency Ordinance, electrical appliances require a G-certificate. In times of crisis, Mr. Krieger cushions the high costs with "black power".
Black Power
Germany
|
2023
|
18
Min
20th - 30th
March 2025
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