DIE AUTOBAHN – KAMPF UM DIE A 49
Germany 2022 – Director: Klaus Stern, Frank Marten Pfeiffer – Original language: English, German – Subtitles: German – Length: 86 min.
The A 49 through the Dannenrod Forest has divided the local population for over 40 years. Through their protests, three generations have been able to delay its extension until now. But for how much longer? The verdict has been passed, the forest is now occupied by activists and the police are already preparing for their eviction, to make way for the machines. Ludwig Sporrer
We present the world premiere of the film.
Rated from 6 years (FSK)
Klaus Stern
Born in Ziegenhain in North Hesse, grew up on a farm, certified letter carrier. The filmmaker studied economics and politics at the University of Kassel and founded his own production company, sternfilm, in 2000. In his multi-award-winning documentary films, Stern explores the relationship between capital and people.
Filmography
ANDREAS BAADER – DER STAATSFEIND, DE 2002, 45 Min.
WELTMARKTFÜHRER – DIE GESCHICHTE DES TAN SIEKMANN, DE 2004, 94 min.
VERSICHERUNGSVERTRETER – DIE ERSTAUNLICHE KARRIERE DES MEHMET GÖKER, DE 2011, 79 min.
Frank Marten Pfeiffer
The documentary film director and cinematographer graduated from the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2004 with a degree in directing and cinematography. In addition to documentaries on social and political topics, he also devotes himself to cinematic installations for museums. His documentaries were nominated, among others, for the Grimme Award.
Filmography
DIE ZEUGEN – Eine Reise zu den letzten Überlebenden des Holocaust, DE 2020, 60 min. (image composition)
DAS LEBEN IST KEIN HEIMSPIEL, DE 2010, 92 min. (co-directed with Rouven Rech)
BERUF LEHRER, DE 2006, 90 min. (image composition)
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In cooperation with:
Writer: Klaus Stern, Frank Marten Pfeiffer. Camera: Frank Marten Pfeiffer. Sound: Joshua Biesenthal. Editing: Friederike Anders, Catrin Vogt. Music: Michael Kadelbach. Production: sternfilm. Producer: Klaus Stern. International Sales: Rushlake Media, sternfilm. Distribution: sternfilm
