Eva Neidlinger

Director Eva Neidlinger sees filmmaking as a means of change. Her path led her from nursing to the film industry. She has a close connection to Ukraine and has been dealing with its politics since before the invasion in 2022. Her documentary FORTUNA VALENTYN portrays the local politician Valentyn, who campaigns for a democratic Ukraine and now serves as a soldier. Eva criticizes the lack of knowledge about Ukraine in Germany and emphasizes the importance of feminism and criticism of Eurocentrism in her work. You can see her movie recommendations here.