And what about us?
Germany 2025 – 24:04 min – Director: Michelle Barthel
After the death of her father, Merle asks her brother Simon to help her paint the loveless coffin. Their meeting leads to an intense tug-of-war that shows how differently grief can be experienced, and both have to realise that it is easier to lose each other than to find each other.
Michelle Barthel grew up in Nottuln-Schapdetten. In 2023, she was part of the short film jury at the Münster Film Festival.
when i bleed
Germany 2024 – 15:57 min – Director: Miri Klischat
Blood, shame and cramps: Resa’s search for acceptance and reconciliation with her own body begins in the middle of nature.
Miri Klischat’s graduation film at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts was awarded Best Film at the Bundesfestival Junger Film.
That’s not a figure, that’s betrayal
Germany 2024 – 13:20 min – Director: Romina Küper
A celebrated debut novel. A reading at the Stuttgart Literaturhaus. A car journey through the Ruhr area into the Swabian province. A mother and her son, separated by the shame of their origins, which actually unites them.
Director Romina Küper grew up in Coesfeld. Her film was shortlisted for the German Short Film Award.
About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks
Germany 2024 – 28:30 min – Director: Johannes Förster & Elkin Calderón Guevara
A 21st century decolonial fable juxtaposing two animals that share a similar fate but could not be more different. The film explores the connections between humans, nature and history. It is a cinematic journey of discovery in search of a new narrative.
Director Johannes Förster grew up in Münster.
