The Farmer and His Prince
2015 | 81 min | Documentary
Before Charles became King of England, he still had time for his beloved garden.
Auma Obama
ActorAuma Obama is not an actor or director in the traditional sense of Hollywood fame, but she is a notable figure in her own right. Born in Kenya, Auma Obama is an established author, sociologist, and community activist. She is the half-sister of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Auma holds a Ph.D. in German studies from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. Her book, "And Then Life Happens," details her experiences and contributions to various social causes. Although she isn't known for a career in film, she did appear in the 2011 documentary "The Education of Auma Obama," which provides insights into her life and work.
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2019 | 86 min | Documentary
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Adventure Anthroposophy - Rudolf Steiner and his influence
2008 | 110 min | Biography
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Fair Traders
2018 | 90 min | Documentary
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Alimamy
2020 | 40 min | Documentary
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Points of Light
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Space Cleaners
2019 | 23 min | Documentary
The amount of space debris in Earth orbit is steadily increasing. ESA estimates that there are 600,000 objects larger than 1 cm in diameter in orbit. These objects could soon not only endanger space travel but also make GPS navigation and other satellite-based technologies unusable. The film documents the work with the topic of space debris and makes the viewer aware that not only our human actions on earth, but also our actions in space have profound consequences for us and our environment.
Future Works - Ein Film über Arbeit
2013 | 84 min | Documentary
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Ciao Aracà
2019 | 62 min | Documentary
The way of life in Aracà in northern Italy is threatened by globalization and technological progress. There are only a handful of aging farmers left who still grow olives and grapes using the old methods. This documentary records the thoughtful and emotional confrontation with time, change, loss, and hope related by the members of a small community in the idyllic Ligurian countrysid This documentary records the thoughtful and emotional confrontation with time, change, and loss, but also finds a ...
Proxima - The Last Sci-Fi Movie
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2021 | 81 min | Documentary
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