From 1977’s La Soufrière through to 2016’s Into the Inferno, Herzog has long been fascinated by these violent natural events and his deeply personal voiceover is a fitting memorial to two people who gave their lives in the pursuit of both science and the pure cinematic image.
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
On 3 June 1991, a deadly cloud of hot gas and rock spewed out of Japan’s Mount Unzen. Among the 43 people consumed by it were scientist-filmmakers Maurice and Katia Krafft. They left behind over 200 hours of footage from their decades of work, which Herzog draws on for this stunning eulogy.
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Kings & Queens
Suspended Time Hors du temps
Olivier Assayas
Saturday, 23. 11. 2024 / 14:45 / Main Hall
In his most personal work yet, filmed in his childhood home, Olivier Assayas returns to his own past through the story of two brothers taking refuge in the French countryside during a lockdown.
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Winners Sieger sein
Soleen Yusef
Saturday, 23. 11. 2024 / 17:00 / Main Hall
An exciting adventure story that uses humour to highlight the importance of solidarity and acceptance of self and others. The underlying theme is the unifying force of soccer under the motto: All for one and one for all!
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Extravaganza
Zénithal Zénithal
Jean-Baptiste Saurel
Saturday, 23. 11. 2024 / 19:30 / Main Hall
A completely madcap comedy blending elements of kung fu movies, bizarre sexuality and unabashed humour, tackles the serious subject of gender power relations.