Screening at the Kulturscheune Eibenhof
Followed by a discussion after the main film
Pre-film:
Youth Election 2025
A few days before the federal election in February 2025, the junior election took place nationwide. 2.2 million votes were cast. The students of the Europaschule Storkow also ventured to the ballot box, with election workers coming from among the student body. Filmmakers Anna Faroqhi & Haim Peretz were allowed to accompany the elections and a discussion in a school class about the election results with their camera. The result was the documentary Youth Election (Germany 2025, approx. 10 min.). The short film was made as part of the FILM OHNE GRENZEN youth program.
Main film:
Punching the World
The brothers Philipp and Tobi grow up in the East German province in 2006. The family builds a house, but with the sudden death of their building helper Uwe, things begin to fall apart. Unemployment, alcohol and the unresolved DDR past characterize the environment. The father loses his job, the mother keeps everyday life together on a makeshift basis – in the middle of it all, two boys, left to their own devices.
Between quarries, rapeseed fields and forests, they find moments of freedom. But where there is a lack of prospects, right-wing groups gain influence. When a refugee home is to be built, the situation escalates. Philipp withdraws, Tobi fights – against the world and against himself.
MIT DER FAUST IN DIE WELT SCHLAGEN is an intense drama about childhood, loss and the search for belonging. Director Constanze Klaue impressively tells the story of two brothers growing up in a torn society – based on the novel by Lukas Rietzschel.
In cooperation with our media partner RBB.
Following the film, we invite you to a discussion with director Constanze Klaue and Elisabeth Niejahr, journalist and managing director of the non-profit Hertie Foundation, “Strengthening Democracy” division.
©Anatol Kotte