The program tells the stories of people seeking their own paths amidst their origins, the future, and the desire for self-determination. At its heart lie sisterhood and friendship, migration and queer identity, personal and collective memory, and the power of collective action. Linked by sensitive observations and diverse forms of encounter, the films create spaces for intimacy, care, and solidarity – spanning generations, countries, and lived realities. (Linn Löffler)
Di and Da are twin sisters standing on the threshold of adulthood. Di appears reserved and introverted, while Da is confident and carefree. Di wants to go to university, while Da’s path is temporarily closed off by her early motherhood. Their personalities and life paths begin to diverge, yet their closeness and mutual support remain. Their sisterly love is inseparable from a longing for autonomy.… >>>
A and B could be twin sisters: they were born on the same day, and fate brought them both to Germany at the same time. Both are visiting students in Frankfurt am Main learning German, and both love women. Yet they are like night and day. A is adventurous, impulsive, and sensual. B is hardworking, sensitive, and intellectual. They are best friends who learn with and from each other and provide mutual inspiration. But suddenly, B announces that she wants to leave Frankfurt and return home…… >>>
Having arrived in New York as a visiting student, the filmmaker works in a photo archive during her studies, digitising negatives of protests by the city’s labor movement from the early 20th century. As images of the protests appear amidst the repetitive workflow, she speaks in a calm voice about her mother, who also left her hometown as a young migrant worker, as well as her own situation as a queer migrant in New York. In doing so, she skillfully weaves the past together with her present and future, uniting collective and personal memories.
… >>>On March 10, 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Addis Ababa, claiming the lives of all 157 people on board. The filmmaker returns to the crash site, where his brother also perished, accompanied by his father. They encounter a village community that welcomes them warmly, shares in the collective process of grieving, and speaks of the tragedy’s profound impact on their lives. Meanwhile, the relatives of the deceased passengers are joining together to form a protest community and are demanding that the tragic accident be dealt with.… >>>