DOK.focus DEMOCRAZY
This film screening will be followed by a discussion on the topic “Europe. Never again war? Is now!” with festival director Daniel Sponsel, SZ journalist Leila Al-Serori and director Kurt Langbein.
“Europe. Never again war? Is now!”
We should never forget: After the trauma of the Second World War, the founding of the European Union was based on the desire for peaceful coexistence in Europe. It began with industrial agreements in 1951. This was followed by other social measures such as freedom of travel and a common currency. Now the EU is facing a crucial test. On the one hand, there is a tiredness of Europe due to many interests and regulations; on the other, populist forces are tearing at the foundations. The European elections in June 2024 will be a test of the Union's fundamental democratic values.
In cooperation with Europe Direct München.
Please note: this event will be held in German.
PROJEKT BALLHAUSPLATZ. AUFSTIEG UND FALL DES SEBASTIAN KURZ
Österreich 2023 – Director: Kurt Langbein – German original version with English subtitles – with subsequent paneldiscussion – Length: 101 min.
He entered the political arena with great plans and risqué ideas. Edgy and non-conformist, Sebastian Kurz wanted to show that “politics does not always have to be deadly serious and that it can also be fun.” An exceptional career followed with an inglorious end. Langbein’s film presents 13 years of political history, a rogue act and fragments of rehabilitation. A reckoning with the Kurz era. Helga-Mari Steininger
Biography
After studying sociology in Vienna, journalist and filmmaker Kurt Langbein worked as a documentary filmmaker at ORF for almost 20 years. Since 1992 he has worked as a freelance producer, director and author of numerous documentaries. Langbein lives and works in Vienna.
Filmography (selection)
DER BAUER UND DER BOBO, AT 2022, 96 min.
ZEIT FÜR UTOPIEN, AT 2018, 95 min.
LANDRAUB, AT 2015, 95 min.
„Europa. Nie wieder Krieg? Ist jetzt!“
The film screening on Thursday 9 May, 8 pm, will be followed by a discussion on the topic “Europe. Never again war? Is now!” with festival director Daniel Sponsel, SZ journalist Leila Al-Serori and director Kurt Langbein.
Wir sollten nie vergessen: Nach dem Trauma des Zweiten Weltkrieges basierte die Gründung der europäischen Union auf dem Willen einer friedlichen Koexistenz in Europa. Am Anfang standen 1951 industrielle Abkommen. Es kamen weitere gesellschaftliche Maßnahmen wie Reisefreiheit und gemeinsame Währung hinzu. Nun steht die EU aktuell vor einer Zerreißprobe. Einerseits gibt es eine Europamüdigkeit durch viele Interessen und Regulierungen, andererseits zerren populistische Kräfte an den Grundfesten. Die Europawahl im Juni 2024 ist eine Bewährungsprobe für die demokratischen Grundwerte der Union.
In Kooperation mit Europe Direct München.
Please note: this event will be held in German.
No youth rating
Writer: Kurt Langbein. Camera: Christian Roth. Sound: Armin Koch. Editing: Alexandra Wedenig. Music: Paul Gallister. Production: Langbein & Partner Media GmbH. Producer: Kurt Langbein. International Sales: Langbein & Partner Media GmbH
