Short film program with Discussion and Workshop
In September, the DFF will host an evening of short films, featuring four works from Black and various Asian communities in Germany. The event will explore the evolving landscape of post-migrant cinema. Following the screenings, the filmmakers will share insights into their creative processes and engage in a discussion on diversity and inclusion in German cinema.
This short film evening is part of the two-day event Black & Asian Screen Solidarity, organized by Kaddi Wandaogo, Vika Gurina, and Dieu Hao Do (BAFNET). The program includes film screenings, keynote talks with discussion sessions, and opportunities for community building. The goal is to reflect on perspectives within a society perceived as structurally racist and to foster solidarity among marginalized communities in German cinema.
Friday, September 6, 6 PM
Short Film Program
Tickets: €9 / Reduced: €7* / €5**
Saturday, September 7, 10 AM – 5 PM
Workshop (free with registration)
The Short Film Program
XANH
Germany 2022. Dir.: Thi Dang An Trang. 12 min.
HUNDEFREUND
Germany 2022. Dir.: Maissa Lihedheb, Sailesh Naidu, Lamin Leroy Gibba. 18 min.
AS IF MOTHER CRIED THAT NIGHT
Germany 2023. Dir.: Hoda Taheri. 19 min.
IN DEUTSCHLAND
Germany 2020. Dir.: Christoph Mushayija Rath. 15 min.
Schedule:
- Welcome
- Introduction and Networking
- Exhibition Tour: NEW VOICES. GERMAN CINEMA SINCE 2000 at the Museum – Discussion
- Input 1: Asian Representation in German Film and Television since 1910 (Zach Ramon Fitzpatrick, Asian German Updates)
- Moderated Group Discussion
- Input 2: Black Representation in German Film and Television (Sophya Frohberg, Black Filmmakers)
- Moderated Group Discussion
- Closing
Who the Workshop is For: Individuals aged 18 to 99 who identify as Black, Afro-German, Asian, or Asian-German.
Language of the Event: German
Cost: The workshop and film screening are free for participants.
Number of Participants: 15-20 people
Registration: Since the number of participants for the workshop is limited, we ask interested individuals to complete a short registration form with their motivation.
Location: DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum, Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
Initiators
Kaddi Malika Wandaogo is an actress and filmmaker. She has served on juries for events such as the Bundes.Festival.Film and DOXS RUHR. Since 2022, she has led the children’s film jury at the Cinepänz Film Festival.
Viktoria Gurina is a filmmaker, video artist, and film educator. She is currently studying at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.
Dieu Hao Do from the Berlin Asian Film Network (BAFNET) is a writer, director, and community organizer. BAFNET is a critical initiative that advocates for nuanced representation of Asian-German life in film and television.
DFF Contact Person: Hien Mai (mai@dff.film)
The event is supported by HessenFilm & Medien:
*Discounts are available for: school students, university students, trainees, and unemployed individuals. The discount does not apply to students of the University of the Third Age (U3L).
**Discounts are available for: preschool children, members of the Friends of the DFF, people with severe disabilities, and holders of a Frankfurt Pass or a cinema card.
Free admission is granted to members of the Patrons Circle and refugees.
