Saying goodbye to analogue film
DIGITALISATION: Cinema Futures is both a poetic farewell to a disappearing medium and a complex analysis of the mixed aspects of digital revolution.
ecology
A thought-provoking, peculiar exploration of nature
ECOLOGY: A magnificent documentary about the natural origins of what we consider to be man-made and the connection between man and nature.
A female role model
RESTORATION: A new year, new opportunities. 17 years ago, Charlotte Horton left the UK for Italy, where she’s devoted her time to restoring Potentino castle. We meet to discuss the ecological attitude to life, local traditions, democracy and micro-politics.
Economy in a sound eco-system
ECOLOGY: An economy where production, consumption and recycling are linked in a balanced “food chain” is the solution to the ecological crisis, according to economist Ove Jakobsen.
The age of consequences
A new hard-hitting documentary draws parallels between the climate crisis and worldwide social unrest.
Organic dumping
ENVIRONMENT: German Ulrich Beck claimed 30 years ago that environmental destruction is democratic as it affects us all equally. In a new book, this statement is heavily criticised.
Greenhouse Humanity
APOCALYPSE: A solitary greenhouse is the final outpost on Earth in Ben River’s prophetic science fiction-scenario, which stages the uncertain fate of the planet: deserted, with this greenhouse as its last remaining habitable place.
The energy revolution
TRUE DEFINITION OF A REVOLUTION: It is imperative to rouse people to take control of the issue themselves – if we want Earth to survive, says Carl-A. Fechner.
The final philosophical question
One philosophical question remains, and its answer will determine the continuing life on Earth, writes the author Erland Kiøsterud.
A Return To Utopia
With a moniker like ‘Modern Times’, it feels natural for us to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Sir Thomas More’s Utopia, published in 1516.
Alarming but hopeful future of the planet Earth
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio meets with scientists, activists and world leaders to discuss the dangers of climate change and possible solutions.
The artist’s talking head
World Premiere in Leipzig: A documentary positioned in the crossfire between a semen-squirting penis and milk-spouting breasts.