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interfilm 2016

DOC 02 Documentary Competition 02 - State of Mind

While we strive to hold on to some moments forever, there are others we would like to erase completely. The films in STATE OF MIND recount experiences that have decisively changed the lives, not only of their protagonists but also of others. Whether a prisoner’s memories on death row or a portrait depicting the traditional manufacture of slate tablets, here the focus is on the meaning of moments.

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8 films

Rituels

Rituals

David Gamache // Kanada // 2016 // 15:00 min

Life consists largely of habitual activity. A precise look at gestures,actions, and everyday life.

Slate

Khin Warso // Deutschland // 2016 // 17:16 min

A visit to the only place in Myanmar where slate tablets are still made by means of labor-intensive handcrafting.

The Sparrow's Flight

Tom Schroeder // Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika // 2016 // 14:00 min

Musical, Mix-Medias

An animated collaboration with my dead friend Dave Herr, a portrait of him and his work.

Eye for an eye

Louise Peter, Mahyar Udarzi, Steve Bache // Deutschland // 2016 // 04:25 min

Frederick Baer has spent ten years on Indiana State Prison’s death row. Even now, he awaits the day of his execution.

Bei Wind und Wetter

Whatever the Weather

Remo Scherrer // Schweiz // 2015 // 11:20 min

Her mother’s alcoholism turns Wally’s life upside-down, making every day a fight for survival.

Olbrzym

The Gentle Giant

Marcin Podolec // Polen // 2016 // 10:41 min

Unusually big and tall, this gentle giant wishes he were less conspicuous. In writing and performing poetry he has found an empowering means of expression.