Synopsis : In 19th-century Berlin, Alexander Hoffmann studied the Herero and Nama tribes. Intrigued by translator Kezia, he joins an expedition in Namibia. Witnessing brutality, he compromises his morals for career gain, failing to oppose white supremacy as Germany's history darkens.
Festival History : Berlinale, 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival 2023 BFI London Film Festival, 2023
Director :
Lars Kraume
Producer :
Thomas Kufus
Screenplay :
Lars Kraume
DOP :
Jens Harant
Editor :
Peter R. Adam
Cast :
Leonard Scheicher, Girley Charlene Jazama, Peter Simonischek, Sven Schelker, Max Koch, Ludger Bökelmann, Leo Meier, Anton Paulus, Tilo Werner, Corinna Kirchhoff
Lars Kraume graduated from the DFFB film school in 1997 and went on to work as a director, producer and screenwriter on more than 30 feature films and television productions. The Berlinale premiere of NO SONGS OF LOVE (Keine Lieder über Liebe – 2005) garnered him the attention of international audiences. His feature film ‘The Silent Revolution’ (Das Schweigende Klassenzimmer) was premiered as a Berlinale Special Gala and achieved success beyond Germany.