Deutsche Kinemathek

A documentary on Georg Wilhelm Pabst and restoration work on his movie "Die freudlose Gasse" ("Joyless Street").

A montage of images from the films of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman was created by Deutsche Kinemathek in Berlin in 2011. It was originally presented as a video installation projected onto four separate screens.

Christian's participation in this trip was only made possible through close cooperation between his probation officer, the public prosecutor, and the educators at the Johannes Petersen Home. It was conceived and implemented as a last attempt to influence his socially disadvantaged circumstances. Christian is only allowed to be picked up from the Hamburg remand prison immediately before departure. After two months, Christian is back in prison, this time in Portugal. For stealing radios and wristwatches. "Scandal! Bizarre therapy for difficult youths. Seven months of dream travel at the taxpayer's expense!" reads the newspaper. Bauer Publishing sends two reporters to southern Portugal. A clash ensues. The decision not to punish "criminal" children is the target of attacks by right-wing politicians and their press. The Youth Welfare Office considers discontinuing the project. But this is no time for self-pity – the group continues its work.