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The prelude to a week of exciting films, discussions and events will take place for the second time at the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München.

After a welcome from our Festival Director, Daniel Sponsel, City Councillor, Klaus-Peter Rupp and the State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology, Franz-Josef Pschierer, there will be a screening of our opening film, SEE NO EVIL. After this we will be hosting a reception in the foyer of HFF.

At three venues we will be offering the opportunity for people to get together, compare notes, meet filmmakers and experience the festival atmosphere. We warmly invite you to join us at one of our our meeting places:

Festival Centre and café: 10:00-20:00 every day (in the foyer of the Jewish Museum, St.-Jakobs-Platz 16)

DOK.forum Bar: 09:30-22:00 every day (HFF, Bernd-Eichinger-Platz 1)

Festival Lounge: 14:30-01:00 every day (Filmwirtschaft, Sonnenstr. 12)

On 8^th May the “All lies!? About Documentarism” event will be held at BR’s Broadcasting Centre. For one day experts will examine various themes relevant to documentary film in lectures and audience discussions. This will be followed by a screening of the film LA MAISON DE LA RADIO.

Thurs 8^th May. From 10:00 at BR Funkhaus (entrance is free).

Programme outline >>

LA MAISON DE LA RADIO, Nicolas Philibert

In collaboration with Munich’s Students’ Union the film AMMA & APPA will be screened for the very first time at City Kino 1. Then it’s time to party at Harry Klein! The Bavarian uplands have their say in the electronic dance music scene. OHNE WORTE, a nine-man collaboration of live musicians, DJs and a VJ will fill the dance floor all night long.

DJs: David Castillo, Chris Suttner, Urban by Choice, Tigerkid. VJ: Maxi BeckerD

Thurs 8^th May, 21:30 at City 1 / Harry Klein

After the German premiere of Thomas Wallner’s film BEFORE THE LAST CURTAIN FALLS, there will be a party at Glam Club. The director and others who worked on the film will be present and the party is open to all. The first guests and VIPs will receive free drinks.

Music: DJ Miss Delicious (www.missdelicious.de)

Film: Thurs 8^th May, 20:30 at Rio 1

Followed by a party at Glam Club (Theklastr. 1)

(http://www.hanoi-bar.de/location)

STOP THE POUNDING HEART

Teenage life in the American Bible belt. Sara grew up on a goat farm in Texas. Like many other girls, the 14-year-old is gearing herself up for her future roles as a housewife and a mother. But her encounter with the young rodeo rider, Colby, turns her world upside down. – Belgium, Italy, USA – Director: Roberto Minervini – Original Language: English
Thur 05/08/14, 19:30, City 3 and Sat 05/10/14, 15:30, Atelier 1

STRIPLIFE

The people who live in the Gaza Strip have to deal with extreme situations and significant constraints every day. This film however shows that their lives consist of much more than this and gives us an insight into their day-to-day experiences. – Italy, Palestinian Occupied Territory 2013 – Directors: Nicola Grignani, Alberto Mussolini, Luca Scaffidi, Valeria Testagrossa, Andrea Zambelli – Original Language: Arabic – Subtitles: English
Thur 05/08/14, 19:30, Rio 2 and Sun 05/11/14, 16:00, Rio 2

20,000 DAYS ON EARTH

A fictitious day in the life of a post-punk indie rock icon – the twenty-thousandth. The Australian musician Nick Cave cruises through his hometown of Brighton and reflects on life, family, fame, drugs, his childhood and the weather. An exotic, highly musical docu-fiction biopic. UK 2013 – Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard – Original Language: English
Fri, 05/09/14, 22:00, ARRI Kino and Wed 05/14/14, 19:30, ARRI Kino

20,000 DAYS ON EARTH, Ian Forsyth, Jane Pollard