Braunschweig, Germany
The Residenzschloss Braunschweig is a reconstructed ducal palace in the centre of Braunschweig, originally built in the early 19th century as the residence of the Dukes of Brunswick. The historic building was largely destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1990s; today it houses a shopping centre alongside cultural spaces. The grand neoclassical facade and the palace square remain landmarks of the city.
A documentary portrait of Siri Hustvedt - from her Minnesota roots to literary prominence in New York, and through the personal crisis of her husband Paul Auster's illness. Director Sabine Lidl frames it all around love, identity and the act of writing.
An international documentary following six girls from different countries as they speak out about their fight for independence and dignity. Director Sigrid Klausmann's film has earned widespread international recognition.
A personal documentary portrait of a Korean-German marriage by director Susanne Kim - honest and funny about what really happens in a relationship after the credits roll.
The eleventh chapter of "The Story of Jazz" pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald - the singer who won 14 Grammys and left an indelible mark on the history of jazz.
A documentary portrait of trans teenager Karla from Tepoztlán, Mexico, filmed over eight years - a joyful, life-affirming film that stands apart from the usual tragic narratives about trans lives.
A documentary about Bolivian lithium and the competing interests of European industry, the Bolivian government, and local communities. Voices from the 16th century are set against footage from the present day, raising the question of decolonisation.