Archive Summer Preview D'24
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Summer Preview of Dokumentale'24
Join us from 18-21 July to experience the world of storytelling on the big screen. The Summer Preview is a sneak peek of the first Dokumentale, which takes place in Berlin from 10-20 October. Expect international award-winning documentaries, good music and cool drinks.
Filme
Bella Ciao
18. Jul
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
Do you know the story behind the world's most famous protest song? With exclusive music rights and interviews with influential personalities from the past and present, a comprehensive picture of this revolutionary song emerges.
Catching Fire
21. Jul
/ 20:30 / Colosseum Filmtheater
“Catching Fire” tells the story of Anita Pallenberg. She was a model, actress and muse of the Rolling Stones and embodied sex, drugs and rock'n'roll like no other. Excerpts from her unpublished memoirs add to the intimacy of the portrait.
Kabul Beauty
20. Jul
/ 21:15 / Freiluftkino Insel
"Kabul Beauty" takes you to Afghanistan, where two best friends, Sofia and Nigina, run a beauty parlour in Kabul. In the midst of Taliban rule, their salon offers a retreat for women where they can openly discuss the current situation.
Look on the Bright Side
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Kater Blau
In the Anthropocene, the light from our digital extensions connects to ancient times, shining spectacularly.
The Making Of A Japanese
18. Jul
/ 15:30 / Kant Kino
"The Making Of A Japanese" takes you into the microcosm of a public primary school in Tokyo. Discipline, a sense of community and good manners are highly valued here. An intriguing look at the interplay between individualism and respect in everyday life.
My Orange Garden
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Kater Blau
Faravaz, once facing arrest in Iran for her music, now in Germany, uses her voice to fight for Iranian women's rights.
Nomad Solitude
21. Jul
/ 18:00 / Colosseum Filmtheater
“Nomad Solitude” follows three women who are at home in their cars. A touching insight into the life of the modern nomads whose daily life is equally marked by enormous freedom and crushing loneliness.
Painting Dhaka
21. Jul
/ 15:30 / Colosseum Filmtheater
“Painting Dhaka” delves into the world of graffiti. In the slums of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the documentary follows children who discover the power of this unique art form.
Queendom
19. Jul
/ 19:00 / ACUDkino
In "Queendom", the young Russian activist Gena fights against the country's anti-queer laws with radical performances. Through her artistic, eye-catching performances, she merges art and activism and risks her own safety on a daily basis.
Son of the Mullah
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Documentation Centre
"Son of the Mullah" portrays the Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam. In exile in France, he risks his life daily to reveal the corruption of the Iranian regime. When he is tricked into an ambush in Iraq in 2019, he is once again closely confronted with the brutality of the government.
Then Comes the Body
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Kater Blau
When a video of kids dancing in the rain goes viral, it brings global attention to an unlikely ballet school outside Lagos, Nigeria.
A Thousand Cuts
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
"A Thousand Cuts" takes you right into the centre of the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. The award-winning documentary follows renowned journalist Maria Ressa, who has become a central target in President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign against free media.
Vibrations – Inner Music
18. Jul
/ 18:00 / Kater Blau
Deaf dancer Kassandra Wedel creates unique music and dance from city sounds and movements, challenging perceptions of sound.
