The lovestory between a young man of pakistan decent and a catholic schoolteacher gives an impressive example for the cultural, religious und social barriers, which has to overcome for a common future for people from different cultural backgrounds. A plea for mutual acceptance and intercultural understanding.
54th Berlin International Film Festival
05.02.2004 to 14.02.2004
Berlin
Awards of the Ecumenical Jury
Just a Kiss
Directed by:
2004
Witnesses
Die Zeugen
Directed by:
2003
This film uses in an excellent way the artistic means to express the moral complexity of a war situation. It show that even here acting as a human being is possible. The only way of working on a peaceful future is taking risks for protecting life and respecting even the enemies as human persons.
I Love to Work
Directed by:
2004
The film depicts a woman suffering economic injustice and abuse of corporate power in her work place. The directors compellingly approriate imagery underscores the right to justice and human dignity.
A Wonderful Spell
Directed by:
2004
“Folle embellie” (A wonderful spell) is simultaneously an intriguing story and a compelling metaphor. It contrasts the insanity of war with the insanity of mentally troubled persons and raises possibilities for healing through community and human relations.
