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IMPULS
16+

IMPULS richtet sich an junge Menschen und auch sonst an alle, die mit dem Kurzfilm vielleicht noch nicht oft in Berührung gekommen sind und Lust haben in diese vielfältige Welt einzutauchen. Das Impuls-Programm ab 16 Jahren soll nicht nur unterhalten, sondern auch zum Nachdenken anregen und behandelt Ereignisse aus jüngerer (politischer) Vergangenheit oder brandaktuelle Themen wie Genderidentität. Lasst euch von den Filmen inspirieren und entdeckt die bunte und lehrreiche Welt des Kurzfilms.

catching birds

catching birds

Germany, France, Austria

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2023

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14

Min

Regie:

Simon Maria Kubiena, Lea Marie Lembke

Produktion:

Lotta Schmelzer, Lisa Purtscher

The sixteen year old wrestler Anouk is well integrated in the male-dominated parisian wrestling team. She trains with her best friend Louis but gets distracted by a new team member, who raises her interest. By following her first feelings of sexual desire she experiences the insecurity of her male colleagues and especially of her best friend.
The sixteen year old wrestler Anouk is well integrated in the male-dominated parisian wrestling team. She trains with her best friend Louis but gets distracted by a new team member, who raises her interest. By following her first feelings of sexual desire she experiences the insecurity of her male colleagues and especially of her best friend.

catching birds

Germany, France, Austria

|

2023

|

14

Min

catching birds

catching birds

Germany, France, Austria

|

2023

|

14

Min

Regie:

Simon Maria Kubiena, Lea Marie Lembke

Produktion:

Lotta Schmelzer, Lisa Purtscher

The sixteen year old wrestler Anouk is well integrated in the male-dominated parisian wrestling team. She trains with her best friend Louis but gets distracted by a new team member, who raises her interest. By following her first feelings of sexual desire she experiences the insecurity of her male colleagues and especially of her best friend.
The sixteen year old wrestler Anouk is well integrated in the male-dominated parisian wrestling team. She trains with her best friend Louis but gets distracted by a new team member, who raises her interest. By following her first feelings of sexual desire she experiences the insecurity of her male colleagues and especially of her best friend.

catching birds

Germany, France, Austria

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2023

|

14

Min

Bird's Nest

Bird's Nest

Canada

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2022

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9

Min

Regie:

Nadia Louis-Desmarchais

Produktion:

Laura Kamugisha

Aïcha, a 7-year-old black girl receives a drawing mocking her hair. With the help of her big sister, they will spend the evening trying to make her beautiful like her classmates.
Aïcha, a 7-year-old black girl receives a drawing mocking her hair. With the help of her big sister, they will spend the evening trying to make her beautiful like her classmates.

Bird's Nest

Canada

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2022

|

9

Min

Bird's Nest

Bird's Nest

Canada

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2022

|

9

Min

Regie:

Nadia Louis-Desmarchais

Produktion:

Laura Kamugisha

Aïcha, a 7-year-old black girl receives a drawing mocking her hair. With the help of her big sister, they will spend the evening trying to make her beautiful like her classmates.
Aïcha, a 7-year-old black girl receives a drawing mocking her hair. With the help of her big sister, they will spend the evening trying to make her beautiful like her classmates.

Bird's Nest

Canada

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2022

|

9

Min

trains passing

trains passing

Germany

|

2023

|

10

Min

Regie:

Ani Mrelashvili

Produktion:

Christoph Mohr, Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

A small group meets every Wednesday in a flat. They relax, do movement exercises, and are given the task of writing a documentary poem. As they dive into the writing process, they are unexpectedly interrupted by a stranger who is actually looking for a flat.
A small group meets every Wednesday in a flat. They relax, do movement exercises, and are given the task of writing a documentary poem. As they dive into the writing process, they are unexpectedly interrupted by a stranger who is actually looking for a flat.

trains passing

Germany

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2023

|

10

Min

trains passing

trains passing

Germany

|

2023

|

10

Min

Regie:

Ani Mrelashvili

Produktion:

Christoph Mohr, Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

A small group meets every Wednesday in a flat. They relax, do movement exercises, and are given the task of writing a documentary poem. As they dive into the writing process, they are unexpectedly interrupted by a stranger who is actually looking for a flat.
A small group meets every Wednesday in a flat. They relax, do movement exercises, and are given the task of writing a documentary poem. As they dive into the writing process, they are unexpectedly interrupted by a stranger who is actually looking for a flat.

trains passing

Germany

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2023

|

10

Min

Been There

Been There

Switzerland

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2023

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10

Min

Regie:

Corina Schwingruber Ilić

Produktion:

Stella Händler

Weekend trips, city breaks, a detour into nature or once around the world. Barely a few days off, you're already gone. Never before has the desire to travel been so widespread and visited places so overloaded. What do we get out of it, other than the picture proof that we have been there?
Weekend trips, city breaks, a detour into nature or once around the world. Barely a few days off, you're already gone. Never before has the desire to travel been so widespread and visited places so overloaded. What do we get out of it, other than the picture proof that we have been there?

Been There

Switzerland

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2023

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10

Min

Been There

Been There

Switzerland

|

2023

|

10

Min

Regie:

Corina Schwingruber Ilić

Produktion:

Stella Händler

Weekend trips, city breaks, a detour into nature or once around the world. Barely a few days off, you're already gone. Never before has the desire to travel been so widespread and visited places so overloaded. What do we get out of it, other than the picture proof that we have been there?
Weekend trips, city breaks, a detour into nature or once around the world. Barely a few days off, you're already gone. Never before has the desire to travel been so widespread and visited places so overloaded. What do we get out of it, other than the picture proof that we have been there?

Been There

Switzerland

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2023

|

10

Min

The Lost Dog

The Lost Dog

Germany

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2022

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6

Min

Regie:

Sven O. Hill

Produktion:

Sven O. Hill (Salto Film)

1985, in divided Berlin: a dog from West Berlin is curious to find out what is hidden behind the Wall. The dog runs away from home and sets off for East Berlin, but he has not reckoned with the tenacity of the GDR border guards.
1985, in divided Berlin: a dog from West Berlin is curious to find out what is hidden behind the Wall. The dog runs away from home and sets off for East Berlin, but he has not reckoned with the tenacity of the GDR border guards.

The Lost Dog

Germany

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2022

|

6

Min

The Lost Dog

The Lost Dog

Germany

|

2022

|

6

Min

Regie:

Sven O. Hill

Produktion:

Sven O. Hill (Salto Film)

1985, in divided Berlin: a dog from West Berlin is curious to find out what is hidden behind the Wall. The dog runs away from home and sets off for East Berlin, but he has not reckoned with the tenacity of the GDR border guards.
1985, in divided Berlin: a dog from West Berlin is curious to find out what is hidden behind the Wall. The dog runs away from home and sets off for East Berlin, but he has not reckoned with the tenacity of the GDR border guards.

The Lost Dog

Germany

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2022

|

6

Min

Yellow

Yellow

United Kingdom

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2023

|

13

Min

Regie:

Elham Ehsas

Produktion:

Azeem Bhati, Catherine Tschaepe, Dina Mousawi, Elham Ehsas, Yiannis Manolopoulos

In Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Laili walks into a Chadari store in Kabul to buy her first full body veil from a Talib shopkeeper, and face a new future.
In Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Laili walks into a Chadari store in Kabul to buy her first full body veil from a Talib shopkeeper, and face a new future.

Yellow

United Kingdom

|

2023

|

13

Min

Yellow

Yellow

United Kingdom

|

2023

|

13

Min

Regie:

Elham Ehsas

Produktion:

Azeem Bhati, Catherine Tschaepe, Dina Mousawi, Elham Ehsas, Yiannis Manolopoulos

In Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Laili walks into a Chadari store in Kabul to buy her first full body veil from a Talib shopkeeper, and face a new future.
In Taliban controlled Afghanistan, Laili walks into a Chadari store in Kabul to buy her first full body veil from a Talib shopkeeper, and face a new future.

Yellow

United Kingdom

|

2023

|

13

Min

Outside center

Outside center

Germany

|

2023

|

20

Min

Regie:

Eli Jean Tahchi

Produktion:

Béatrice Moukhaiber

After finding community on a rugby team in Munich, Jamaican-born Desmond tackles life by embracing his identity.
After finding community on a rugby team in Munich, Jamaican-born Desmond tackles life by embracing his identity.

Outside center

Germany

|

2023

|

20

Min

Outside center

Outside center

Germany

|

2023

|

20

Min

Regie:

Eli Jean Tahchi

Produktion:

Béatrice Moukhaiber

After finding community on a rugby team in Munich, Jamaican-born Desmond tackles life by embracing his identity.
After finding community on a rugby team in Munich, Jamaican-born Desmond tackles life by embracing his identity.

Outside center

Germany

|

2023

|

20

Min

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