Benny Jaberg

When director Daniel Schmid grew up, his parents ran a hotel in the Alps, and this singular setting was to influence his film. Rather by coincidence, he came to Berlin in the early 1960s and became part of the new German wave. Schmid worked with, among others, Wenders and Fassbinder, for example, as an actor in Wender’s The American Friend. He met Ingrid Caven, who was to play a diva in several of his films. This is a documentation of a part of modern European film history and a good analysis of artistry and how it corresponds to the individual behind the camera. A wealth of archival footage brings us close to many directors and actors in Schmid’s circle. If you’ve never seen a Daniel Schmid film, you are sure to want to after watching this portrait of his life.

An apocalyptical storm threatens to wipe out an entire country. A state of emergency is raised while mayhem breaks out.

A sensual expedition that accompanies a young generation of scientists and philosophers on their journey to the core of humanity. With breathtaking experiments they change the genetic code and create new identities.

An introspective cinematic journey following the thin line between transcendental inspiration and bleak visions evoked by the spirit of vodka.

When director Daniel Schmid grew up, his parents ran a hotel in the Alps, and this singular setting was to influence his film. Rather by coincidence, he came to Berlin in the early 1960s and became part of the new German wave. Schmid worked with, among others, Wenders and Fassbinder, for example, as an actor in Wender’s The American Friend. He met Ingrid Caven, who was to play a diva in several of his films. This is a documentation of a part of modern European film history and a good analysis of artistry and how it corresponds to the individual behind the camera. A wealth of archival footage brings us close to many directors and actors in Schmid’s circle. If you’ve never seen a Daniel Schmid film, you are sure to want to after watching this portrait of his life.

An apocalyptical storm threatens to wipe out an entire country. A state of emergency is raised while mayhem breaks out.

A sensual expedition that accompanies a young generation of scientists and philosophers on their journey to the core of humanity. With breathtaking experiments they change the genetic code and create new identities.

A sensual expedition that accompanies a young generation of scientists and philosophers on their journey to the core of humanity. With breathtaking experiments they change the genetic code and create new identities.

An introspective cinematic journey following the thin line between transcendental inspiration and bleak visions evoked by the spirit of vodka.