Die Nachtigall – Der grausame Sohn
2021 | 67 min | Drama
A gruesome newspaper report inspires Rosa von Praunheim to create an improvised radio play about family, trauma, and grotesque everyday life.
Ichgola Androgyn
ActorIchgola Androgyn, an actor and performer known for their versatile roles and unique stage presence, has made significant contributions to the world of theater and cinema. Their career spans a range of performances, primarily in the avant-garde and contemporary theater scenes. Though not as widely recognized in mainstream cinema, Androgyn has been involved in independent film projects and has received acclaim for their artistic dedication and compelling performances. Some notable works include participation in experimental theater productions and collaborations with avant-garde directors. Awards and specific film titles may not be widely documented, but their influence in niche circles remains impactful.
Films
Queens Don’t Cry
2002 | 89 min | Documentary
The groundbreaking members of the legendary Berlin club SchwuZ talk about their career, political activism in drag, and 'doing it' for the first time.
I Am My Own Woman
1992 | 91 min | Drama
Rosa von Praunheim portrays Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, famous transvestite from the former GDR, in a winning mix of documentary and feature film.
Narcissus and Echo
1989 | 14 min | Icons & Media Art
Long seemed invalid the Prophet's word, / But honored it was, by the outcome at last: / How odd the madness, how strange a death! (Ovid, Metamorphoses) NARCISSUS AND ECHO, a short film by Michael Brynntrup, is a “delightfully mannered game of deception, honored by the German Film Critics Association as the best experimental film of 1990. A highlight of camp aesthetic.” (Rundbrief Film) The director describes NARCISSUS AND ECHO as a film in the form of a riddle, a special kind of entertainment film ...
The Ovo (Ovo - the Video)
By Michael Brynntrup, Ludger Wekenborg
2005 | 17 min | Icons & Media Art
THE OVO (OVO - THE VIDEO) is a short film by Berlin film artist and icon Michael Brynntrup. "It's not about how a drag queen moves, it's about what she sets in motion." (Ovo Maltine) “The Ovo is a documentary about Christoph Josten, better known as the Polit-queer and AIDS activist Ovo Maltine. Excerpts from talk shows, footage of demonstrations and personal interviews paint a portrait of a fascinating personality.” (Queer Film Festival Rostock, July 2010)
Sudden and Unexpected - A Déjà-Revue (Plötzlich und unerwartet )
1993 | 30 min | Icons & Media Art
Udo Kier walks a black-humored, fine line between avant-garde and trash, which is tantamount to an act of unleashing.
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2009 | 75 min | Icons & Media Art
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Ties That Bind
2017 | 102 min | Documentary
"Just when I thought I was finally at peace with my feelings for my parents and my origins, our father bequeaths his old farmhouse to me and my sister." "The inheritance of stone is meant to tie us back to that place in the Salzburg mountains where we grew up and where my parents still live. I suffer from shortness of breath. I realize: the conflict with my family has not stopped. With my return, a new look at my parents begins." (IVETTE LÖCKER) "A humorous and touching portrait of a Salzburg marriage ...
Thing I Don't Get
2018 | 71 min | Drama
When he falls in love with his best friend Marike, he no longer knows what he wants. At school, Johannes is the bumpkin. Neglected by his father and brother, he seeks the company of his best friend Marike. As their friendship gradually turns into love, Johannes no longer knows where he belongs. This intense coming of age story was Henning Beckhoff's Master's Degree film at the Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf. "At the center of this coming of age story is the contrast between modernity and ...
Talea
2013 | 75 min | Drama
It's summer holidays, and the planned Italian holiday with Jasmin's foster family is just around the corner. Everyone is looking forward to the trip - except Jasmin. She wants to be with Eva, her mother, who is available to Jasmin for the first time after a long prison term. For weeks Jasmin has been seeking Eva's closeness, she does not give up, even if she is rejected by her. After a fight with her foster family, Jasmin runs away and persuades Eva to spend a short holiday in the countryside with ...
Wild Roses
2017 | 89 min | Drama
Ewa returns home after a stay in the hospital. Her two children, who lived with Ewa's mother during this time, are waiting for her. Andrzej, her husband, was on business trip for a long time and the spatial distance between the two has a negative effect on their relationship. When their youngest child disappears without a trace, Ewa and Andrzej have to face an unpleasant truth.
The Ugly Truth
2021 | 110 min | Drama
Theo and Mona, together with his daughter Hanna from his first marriage, lead a seemingly idyllic life on the outskirts of Berlin. Theo found support with his current partner after the death of his first wife, who was Mona's sister. Mona herself has been disabled since an accident, which is why she numbs herself with medication and alcohol. When Alina, the daughter of one of Mona's friends, temporarily moves in with the family, the shaky construct collapses. Theo takes refuge in romantic fantasies ...
Forces
2023 | 148 min | Drama
In a secluded village, beyond temporal and geographical location, lives 14-year-old Daniel. The life of this gentle and tolerant teen, who wants to please everyone, is marked by violence and emotional coldness. He sacrifices himself for his family, tries to please his violent big brother, and devotedly cares for his terminally ill father, who longs for his own end but does not dare to end his life himself. In the forest, Daniel meets Marcel, an outcast who has returned to the village after many years ...
Strassenkaiser
2017 | 85 min | Crime
It's carnival time and Berlin is teaming with excitement. Noah, only 12 years old, has just arrived to visit his father when he suddenly finds himself in the middle of the action. Noah meets a bunch of Berlin street characters, including petty criminal Samuel, who gets him involved in a great adventure. Director Florian Peters' road movie takes viewers through Berlin streets and back courtyards and up to the top of a tower. "The characters are as colorful as the Carnival of Cultures in their ...
Who's Afraid of Alice Miller?
2021 | 101 min | Documentary
Martin is rejected by his cold, uncaring mother and beaten by his father: a childhood without love. It sounds like a case right out of the book “The Drama of the Gifted Child” by world-renowned Swiss psychoanalyst Alice Miller. Except Martin is the son of the children’s rights advocate. After Alice Miller’s death, Martin embarks on a journey to finally understand the contradiction between the famous childhood trauma researcher and the destructive mother. He finally discovers what stood between him ...
A Boy's Dream
2023 | 30 min | Independent
Elias has always desired to have children and dreams of starting a family. In contrast, Christian values his current free-spirited lifestyle in an open relationship, giving him and his partner the time and resources to travel, purchase expensive designer furniture, and care for one another. Elias manages to suppress his longing for a family for a long time. However, upon commencing his new job as a psychologist at a boarding school, it seems as though the dam has broken. He must come to terms with ...