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Arte “The Newly Poor in Germany

The work of the food banks and the situation of those, who suffer from the rapidly rising prices, are the subject of a new report for Arte. We were filming in Berlin and Hamburg. The great commitment of the many volunteers is impressive. The film is now online here.

Coming soon: ADAM & IDA

After six years of development, shooting, editing and post-production, my new documentary is finished. ADAM & IDA tells the incredible story of Jewish twins Adam and Ida Paluch, who were separated as toddlers in the ghetto, survived the Holocaust and miraculously found each other again 53 years later. Here you can find the trailer and further information. The film had its world premiere at the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg. In Germany, the German version is now online on the ARD streaming platform.

Nominierung für CIVIS Medienpreis 2021

I am very happy and proud that my documentary HEY, I AM A JEW has been nominated for the CIVIS Media Prize 2021 – out of almost 800 submissions from 20 European countries. The prize honors programme achievements in the field of migration, integration and cultural diversity. The winners will be announced on 21st of May. Here is a list of all nominees and the Jury’s Remarks.

TV-Premiere: HASS, LIEBE, HEIMAT

Ein junges jüdisches Pärchen wandert aus Polen aus – und geht nach Israel, um sein Glück im Heiligen Land zu suchen. Zwei Israelis wiederum finden sich mitten in Berlin wieder, nicht nur auf der Suche nach einer neuen Heimat, sondern auch nach den besten Falafel jenseits von Jaffa. Mehr Infos hier: HASS, LIEBE, HEIMAT – ab 12.04.2022 in der Arte-Mediathek.

TV premiere POLEN SHALOM

POLEN SHALOM my Arte documentary on Jewish life in Poland is now available for free online streaming here.

Start of filming ADAM & IDA

I am very pleased to announce that after a long development and financing phase, filming has now begun in Chicago on the documentary ADAM & IDA (working title). The film will tell the incredible story of the Jewish twins who were separated as infants in the Holocaust and found each other again more than half a century later.

My comment on the the fake documentary “Lovemobil”

The so-called documentary film “Lovemobil” has broken its contract with the audience and abused its trust. I have tried to write down here why the clear criticism of it is necessary in order to subsequently point out a fundamental problem. (In German only.)

HEY, I AM A JEW! – Reviews

I am very grateful for the positive response my film HEY, I AM A JEW! has received in the press and on social media. Here is a small selection of voices about the film.

My column in “Der Tagesspiegel”

The Berlin newspaper “Der Tagesspiegel” had asked me if I would write a column for their media section. I did that with pleasure. Here is the result.

Short films from the lockdown: 4 WALLS BERLIN

30 filmmakers from Berlin and Brandenburg are currently creating 2-minutes short films shot within their own four walls. Among the participating directors are Wim Wenders, Annekatrin Hendel, Hans-Christian Schmid, Detlev Buck, Mo Asuman and Andreas Dresen.

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