Edgy, uncomfortable, rebellious – Pola Beck's female figures and freedom in short films?
Identity, masculinity and social justice – a conversation with the BABYBOY Crew
Ayla Yildiz has created a moving documentary with Me Time, which openly addresses child-free living, idealized motherhood and the social pressure on women. In our SOONERCAST episode, Ayla describes the film in one word: “self-determination”.
Laetitia Masson's new film SUMMER FROST (with Clémence Poésy), soon to be released on SOONER, offers a poetic portrait of human encounters during an unusual cold spell. In our SOONERCAST, Masson talks to Sebastian Urzendowsky about her work, which she sees as an exploration of the human condition.
In our podcast, Paul talks about his journey to film, studying at the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, the inspiration for the movie "EVERYTHING HAS AN END," and the creative work with the collective Lunchbox Candy. Tune in to learn more!
The documentary One Hundred and Four by Jonathan Schörnig offers a unique insight into the reality of civil sea rescue on the world's most dangerous escape route.
A fairy tale that metaphorically deals with the grievances in the fast fashion industry.
An in-depth conversation about decolonization and the world of props with Susanne Weirich and Robert Bramkamp
ÖTE, co-directed by Esra Saydam and Malik Isasis, is a love letter to the unique magic of solo travel and is now available on SOONER. The backpack film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival
Ainara Vera, director and editor from Spain, has quickly established herself as an up-and-coming personality in filmmaking. In the SOONER podcast, we discuss Ainara's feature film debut POLARIS.
Interview with Into The Wild mentee Tamara Denić and winner of a student Oscar about Feminism, refugee status and film making.
Toni Karat, non-binary artist and filmmaker from Berlin
From the soccer club, to the stage in the theater, to behind the camera. In this SOONER interview, Hamburg director Justina Jürgensen talks about her impressive career as a director and about sexism and heteronormativity - and not just in soccer.
Isis Rampf's journey into the world of film began with film screenings for children, which she organised during her year of voluntary service. Her studies in media studies and directing at the international film school cologne, as well as her work as an assistant director, laid the foundation for her career as a director. The passion she saw in the children's eyes still drives her today and motivates her to make films herself.
Together they realized their first joint film project in 2021 and founded the FLINTA* network Female Filmmakers Cologne the following year. They are currently working on their debut film as an author duo in the INTO THE WILD mentoring program. They talked to us about filmmaking, their film NUR EIN FREITAG and their favorite films on SOONER.
Director Eva Neidlinger believes there is power in filmmaking - the power to make a difference. You can hear how she found her way from nursing into film, which also took her through Lviv, in the SOONERCAST interview
With a passion for film and television production, her professional journey began, encompassing various fields and artistic projects. However, she found her true calling when she decided to study directing at the renowned Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
Pia Frankenberg explores the uncertainties around us as she leans into the chaotic confusion of life without drawing set-in-stone conclusions. After first making two short films, she made two feature-length movies then released her last feature as director, "Never Sleep Again", in 1992. It is fair to say that her storytelling has retained relevance and topicality thanks to the frictions she addresses in her work where the personal and political collide. SOONER is showing all 5 Pia Frankenberg films, and spoke to her and released the interview on Soonercast.
Why do people make films? Why do we need festivals and why do fathers always sneeze so loudly? We discussed these questions and others with the filmmaker Sophie Linnenbaum. Sophie Linnenbaums interest in social issues was awakened early on by the strong regional patriotism of her home region - keyword: annual bratwurst summit.
ELINE GEHRING began her career in 2006 as a camerawoman and editor for German reporting in Paris, Prague, Kiev and Berlin. She shot a documentary for the German Bundestag in St Petersburg and worked for Deutsche Welle in Cairo in 2008
Philippe Grégoire is a Canadian film director and screenwriter from the small village of Napierville, Quebec, whose debut feature film The Noise of Engines (Le Bruit des moteurs) was released in 2021 and is shown on Sooner. Philippe shares some insides how Noise Of Engines was created
Malte Wirtz is a German director and writer celebrated for his unconventional filmmaking approach. After graduating in 1999, he has worked as a theater and film director, collaborating with various theaters in Germany.
Lars von Trier's Antichrist film is a fascinating and controversial work that has provoked intense debate and multiple interpretations since its release. Starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg,
Sooner is an innovative platform specializing in European arthouse and indie cinema. It offers a unique selection of films and series that both move and inspire
In an era dominated by social media influencers and rapidly shifting cultural landscapes, "Lord of the Toys" emerges as a documentary that demands attention.
The Grabowsee sanatorium, an abandoned lung sanatorium near Berlin, has a fascinating history that attracts both history buffs and fans of horror stories. This mysterious place has been given a new dimension of notoriety through its use as a film set for a horror movie, particularly the "Heilstätten" set in the "Eastern Zone".
The film "Black Sun" by Rüdiger Sünner sheds light on the use of Nordic myths and esoteric symbols by the Third Reich. It shows how these elements were used to create a profound ideological basis that went far beyond simple political propaganda.
The Unabomber's Influence: Exploring Ted Kaczynski's Connection to LSD and the Internet
In the annals of history, few individuals have left an indelible mark on the study of human sexuality like Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. A pioneering figure in the field of sexology, Hirschfeld's groundbreaking work challenged societal norms and paved the way for a more inclusive understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity. His unwavering dedication to scientific inquiry and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights earned him the moniker "The Einstein of Sex," a testament to his revolutionary impact on the field.
The story, based on the novel of the same name by Penelope Fitzgerald, takes viewers back to the 1950s to a small English seaside town where Florence Green, a widow with a passion for books, realizes her dream by opening her own bookshop. .
In a world where films are far more than mere entertainment, "Quiet on Set", a masterpiece by Norwegian director Petter Holmsen, clearly stands out.
Agnès Varda, a pioneer of French cinema, has left her mark on the film world with her unique vision and artistic expression
Sandra Hüller has established herself as one of the most impressive actresses of her generation. With her extraordinary talent and versatile performance artistry, she has captured the attention of critics and audiences alike.
Greta Gerwig has established herself as one of the most influential filmmakers of our time. In 2023, her groundbreaking success “Barbie” made her the first female solo director to break the billion-dollar mark at the box office.
'Soul Kitchen' by Fatih Akin is considered a milestone of 21st-century German cinema. This story of a Hamburg restaurant quickly developed into one of the most important German films of its time.