Shortlist: Unlearn

23. April 16:00 until 18:00 at Waschhaus | Kino 2

Unlearn calls for a change of perspective. The selection of five films shows the needs and challenges of queer life. Whether in the struggle for the preservation of natural resources or in family conflict – queer themes are expressed here humorously, playfully or tragically.

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Tabu La Rasa

Germany | 2022 | Short Film | 5 Min. | German (English Subtitles)
Tabu La Rasa
Germany | 2022 | Short Film | 5 Min. | German (English Subtitles)

Thea’s supposedly perfect life comes apart when a seemingly harmless question triggers an avalanche of possibilities that could bring down her carefully constructed facade. Will she find the courage to tear down her framework of lies?

Running for:Best Fiction FilmBest Genre FilmOutstanding Artistic Achievement in a Fiction Film
DirectorsEmma BadingProducersLisa Marie BardouxMey WoelkeAuthorEmma BadingCameraJanne EbelCastMarie BauerCostumeSalvatore MusumeciEditingJanett HanitzschLightingJenny RödersMusicMichael EimannSound MixerJulian BöcklerProduction DesignerHendrick FellerSonja Schreiber

Dang wo wang xiang ni de shi hou
Will You Look At Me

China | 2022 | Documentary Short | 20 Min. | Chinese (English Subtitles)
Dang wo wang xiang ni de shi hou
China | 2022 | Documentary Short | 20 Min. | Chinese (English Subtitles)

An intimate and personal look into the life of a young man returning to his hometown. In conversations with his mother, painful differences emerge in their views on love, family and togetherness.

Running for:Best Documentary FilmOutstanding Artistic Achievement in a Documentary Film
DirectorsShuli HuangCinematographerShuli HuangEditingJingxi GuoShuli HuangYang YangSound DesignerNicolas VerhaegheStoryShuli Huang
Content Warning
Contains mentions/depictions of:Homophobia

Angelique

Germany | 2022 | Documentary Short | 27 Min. | German (English Subtitles)
Angelique
Germany | 2022 | Documentary Short | 27 Min. | German (English Subtitles)

This powerful portrait takes a look at the impressive life of 70-year-old Angelique Nagel and how she found her way to her true self against all odds. A strong-willed, courageous woman who had to fight to make a living.

Running for:Best Documentary FilmOutstanding Artistic Achievement in a Documentary Film
DirectorsElisabeth KratzerCameraPius NeumaierCastAngelique NagelMusicLukas GüntherSound DesignerAndrew Mottl

Flores del otro Patio

Switzerland, Colombia | 2022 | Short Film | 15 Min. | Spanish (English Subtitles)
Flores del otro Patio
Switzerland, Colombia | 2022 | Short Film | 15 Min. | Spanish (English Subtitles)

A group of queer activists plan an uprising to highlight social injustices. To do so, they resort to sophisticated costumes and a performance act. In the process, the group also exposes themselves to danger that shakes their cohesion.

Running for:Best Fiction FilmOutstanding Artistic Achievement in a Fiction Film
DirectorsJorge CadenaScreenplayJorge CadenaLi Aparicio CandamaCinematographerNicolás SastoqueEditingRomin WaterlotSound DesignerVuk Vukmanovic
Content Warning
Contains mentions/depictions of:Racism, Discriminating language

Erich, 37, sucht Wohnung
Erich, 37, looking for a flat

Germany | 2022 | Short Film | 10 Min. | German (English Subtitles)
Erich, 37, sucht Wohnung
Germany | 2022 | Short Film | 10 Min. | German (English Subtitles)

Heinz and Erich are cellmates and act out the viewing of an imaginary apartment. A comedic interpretation of the challenges of resocialization.

Running for:Best Fiction FilmOutstanding Artistic Achievement in a Fiction Film
DirectorsJulia Von dem BergeProducersFelice KaufmannJulia Von dem BergeScreenplayFelice KaufmannJulia Von dem BergeCastBenjamin HöppnerJulian SarkCinematographerFelice KaufmannEditingFelice KaufmannJulia Von dem BergeSound DesignerJannis HannoverSound MixerJannis HannoverLine ProducerKerstin NeuwirthFilm School Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

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