Films made by the people of Bremen and surrounding regions as well as productions of all kinds shot in Bremen and Lower Saxony are a central element of Filmfest Bremen. On the one hand, the local competition showcases both feature films and documentaries produced all over the world, but with involvement from Bremen or Lower Saxony, on the other hand it features films that deal directly with regional history or were shot in the region. The Filmfest is meant to be a place where the Bremen audience can see for themselves the great diversity and creativity within the local film scene.
The ”Senator for Culture” is once again donating the price money of 3.000€ for the Best Bremen Film this year.
28 short and medium-length films as well as eight feature films show the broad spectrum of local filmmaking – this year once again with many documentaries, including the international version of a portrait on the life and work of activist Fasia Jansen, the film “His Parents” about a married couple’s life after their son’s criminal conviction or a historical reappraisal of the life of a Holocaust-survivor. Alongside these there are the dramatic feature films: We have a tense family reunion, someone’s return to their childhood home which re-opens old wounds, and a downward spiral into depression.
We are also proud to once again present a wide range of genre diversity in four blocks of short films. Tailored to moods and contents, these short film programs tell of the uniqueness of the individual and the isolation often associated with that, of the search for oneself, of the development of a consciousness or simply depict a bizarre picture of Bremen. There is a little something for everyone!