Festival Diary Day 3

At the Berlinische Galerie, director Barbara Visser shared an insight from her research for her film “Alreadymade” that left a lasting impression on her. "Archives," she said, "are one thing. You tend to find the same things there. But the minds of people, their memories—that was a true discovery." Her film “Alreadymade” explores the meaning and definition of art. If you missed the screening yesterday, don't worry—you can stream the film on our website.

At two festival locations, the focus is on the importance of press freedom and the challenges journalists face in their daily work. “State of Silence” at Sputnik Kino documents the dangers that journalists in Mexico encounter, while “Of Caravan and the Dogs” follows Russian journalists. "The greatest challenge was the beginning of the war," said director Askold Kurov in the Q&A after the film. How can you report on a war that your own government is waging, when the word "war" is banned in the newspaper? If press freedom is as important to you as it is to us, join us tomorrow at the Festival Center for our D’Hub: Documenting Reality. From investigative journalism to citizen journalism, from documentaries to reels, we’ll explore the different ways reality is documented and society informed. Get your tickets here

Yesterday at the Festival Center, the discussion took a personal and political turn, as the panel explored what homeland and identity can mean. Moderated by Jana Sepher, guests Tara Paighambari, Silvia Albarella, Clara Stella Hüneke, and Gollaleh Ahmadi shared their thoughts on the subject. "It doesn't have to be a place," and "Homeland doesn’t necessarily need to be tied to national borders," said Green Party politician Gollaleh Ahmadi, offering new perspectives to the conversation.

What is there to be excited about on day 4 of Dokumentale? These are our highlights for today:

Today, we celebrate the world premiere of a very special film: Iris by Anke Sterneborg and Irene Höfer portraits the German Actress Iris Berben. Together with colleagues and friends like Jim Rakete Barbara Sukowa or Anke Engelke the actress returns to important places that shaped her carrer. We are so much looking forward to host her and some of her companions to celebrate her work as an artist but also her political engagement. Join us for this world premiere and a Q&A with Iris Berben and the directors after the film.
13 October, 6 pm, KantKino

Following the world premiere of "Iris," we continue our celebration of cinematic talent with "Greta Gerwig: Itinerary of a Rising Star." This documentary explores the journey of the acclaimed director behind "Barbie," "Little Women," and "Lady Bird." Greta Gerwig's unwavering dedication to her artistic vision and feminist convictions has propelled her to legendary status. This film chronicles her inspiring success story, offering a much-needed beacon of hope in an era dominated by negative headlines about celebrities.
13 October, 9 pm KantKino

Talking about strong women; join us in our D'Salon for a thought-provoking conversation with author and journalist Kerstin Hoppehaus, author of "Die Salze der Erde" (The Salts of the Earth). We'll delve into the complex relationship between humanity's desire to explore nature's secrets and the ethical considerations that arise.Following the conversation, we'll screen the captivating documentary "A Hidden Dance of Eels," which seeks to unravel the mysterious life cycle of these fascinating creatures.
13 October, 6.30 pm Festivalcenter