Nastrovje and…roll it!

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Nastrovje and…roll it!

Russia. Vast spaces, endless birch forests, a touch of tragic melancholy. When we think of Russia we think of vodka and hot tea, a harsh climate with freezing cold nights. Instinctively we long for a warm and cosy place. Like a movie theatre, for example. Or a sauna. From February 8th–12th, you can have both. During the Russian Film Eeek, the “Bleiche, Resort & Spa“ – one of our all-time favourite hotels – is celebrating Russian cinema, which is as diverse as the country itself. Four whole days featuring the cinematic variety from nature documentaries to Oscar-winning historical period dramas and contemporary thrillers from and about Russia. The film program will be topped off with Russian culinary treats such as pierogi (What is it with them?!) and the bread-drink kvass. Complete the traditional Russian experience in the Country Spa: in addition to numerous treatments, the spa in the Spree Forest also offers Russian Banjas. Unwind your body and mind in the birch wood sauna and enjoy hot tea from a samovar and a soothing massage given by the bannik – the incarnation of the true spirit of Russian bathing. Afterwards, kick back and relax on a comfy cinema lounger – with a clear head and some clear vodka.
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Russian Film Week | Country Spa Cinema, Bleiche Resort & Spa, Bleichestraße 16, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) | advance reservation required at 035603620 or reservierung@bleiche.de | Photo: www.bleiche.de

 

Kategorien: Events | Autor: | Datum: 03. Februar 2016 | Tags: , , , , , Keine Kommentare

Come hai trovato il film?

Come hai trovato il film?

t happened during an exchange year in New Zealand: unsuspectingly sitting in front of the television and all of a sudden, there he was: Tom Selleck. And Tom Selleck’s real and very American voice. Of course, Magnum didn’t speak German – why should he, he was in Hawaii after all – but that he actually sounded that different (and definitely not any better) was rather disappointing  to say the least. This awakening experience led to the following insight: synchronised films are simply not the real thing. AT ALL. So it is all the more enjoyable that a former bakery in Kreuzberg is now home to the arthouse cinema »Il Kino« which features films from all over the world in original language with subtitles; films that have been praised during festivals yet find no distribution in Germany. A team just as international as the carefully selected program founded the 52-seat cinema: the Italian-German-Norwegian crew follows a concept that has already been a great success in Rome since 2010. At that time, a group of 54 directors, screenwriters, cutters and actors had brought to life exactly the kind of cinema they would like to go to themselves. And we’re very happy to go with them. The bar at Il Kino offers a fine selection of Italian wines and serves fresh antipasti till 10pm and that way encourages you to discuss – and digest – the somewhat demanding films afterwards.
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Il Kino | Nansenstraße 22, 12047 Berlin | Mon – Fri from 12.30pm, Sat & Sun from 11am | www.ilkino.de Photo: Malene Korsgaard Lauritsen

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Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 27. Januar 2016 | Tags: , , , Keine Kommentare

The world through different eyes

The world through different eyes

The more the people in the world know of each other, the more they’ll appreciate each other. And the less they’ll fear and fight the unknown. This concept is as simple as (it is) true. Tens of thousands of people are currently crossing the European borders making their way to us in hope of protection and a better life. Their origin, what they have left behind, things that are important to them and what they have gone through does not matter in the context of a discussion about limitation and handling; a discussion about „the Refugees“ as an impersonal size. Hardly any media coverage gives us an understanding of the fact that we’re talking about people like you and me – people with names, personal history, preferences, concerns, fears and needs. For many (including almost all of the CEOs of major technology companies), virtual reality is the future of entertainment. While a 3D experience in cinemas creates a spatial illusion, VR focuses on replicating an environment and artificially creating complete sensory and illusive experiences to dive into while forgetting everything that is around you. On two exclusive evenings – January 19th in Berlin and January 21st in Munich –, the first Virtual Reality cinema will show just how powerful this kind of entertainment can be if used properly. Screenings will include several current VR short films of different genres and themes such as the award-winning short documentation „Clouds over Sidra“. The film tells the story of 12-year old Sidra who has fled her home in Syria and now lives in a refugee camp in Jordan. The special feature of this documentation is that it was filmed with a 360° spherical camera and therefore not only gives the viewer an impression of how the refugees live, it literally puts the viewer in their position: joining children in school or families during meals. That is ingenious. And important. And powerful. Both screening days are sold out with good reason. We’re giving away a pair of tickets for the 10pm screening in Berlin. Send an email titled TRY WALKING IN MY SHOES to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de.
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Virtual Reality Kino | Thu., 19.01. from 5 pm, PLATOON KUNSTHALLE in Berlin | Thu., 21.01. from 5 pm, Wayra Academy in München | vrcinema.com

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Kategorien: Events | Autor: | Datum: 13. Januar 2016 | Tags: , , Keine Kommentare

Larger than life

Larger than life

Anton Corbijn creates icons. He is considered the „house“ photographer of bands such as U2 and Depeche Mode and famously created alluring monochrome images of heroes larger than life. Somehow the quiet Dutchman has a soft spot for these figures drawn by harsh light and shadows. Not only in his photographs but also in moving pictures, the artist repeatedly comes close to the little things in the lives of the Great. For example, he created a cinematic monument portraying the life of Joy Division’s singer Ian Curtis, which seems to represent the final act in the work of the singer who committed suicide so long ago. His latest work is dedicated to the greatest poster boy of all time. It tells the story about the relationship between young celebrity photographer Dennis Stock and fast rising star James Dean. On a trip to Dean’s home, Stock takes some of the most iconic shots that will later manifest the glory of the actor who is fatally injured only shortly after. Corbijn’s approach is as simple as it is ingenious. The dramatic plot is narrowed down to a point to where you feel you’re actually turning the pages of a book and not seeing 24 or more frames per second flash past your eyes. Don’t get me wrong – it is far from static. Corbijn has discovered motion and has grown to love it. And he’s always had an eye for composition anyway. This is definitely a must-see.

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Movie ‚LIFE‘ von Anton Corbijn | watch it at Babylon or any other cinema of the Yorck-Group | Photo: Caitlin Cronenberg

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Kategorien: Products | Autor: | Datum: 01. Oktober 2015 | Tags: , , , , Keine Kommentare

A night at the movies.

A night at the movies

A good film, popcorn and above you only stars. Hamburg’s largest open-air cinema has been going strong for fifteen years and is celebrating its jubilee from the 11th July to the 30th of August. The program ranges from blockbusters to art-house to all-time classics. How about Fifty Shades of Grey after all? July 12th! (Don’t forget to bring your cuddly blanket…) Feel like staggering through Berlin nights with Victoria? July 26th! Fly up high with Birdman on August 1st! Oh, the possibilities! Munch on popcorn, slurp a coke and grab a blanket or a chair! A first this year: an online booking system to save you from standing in line forever. The program changes every three weeks and screenings begin at sunset. We give away two tickets for the film and date of your choice. Simply send an email with ‚ROLL IT!‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de.
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Schanzenkino | 11.07.-30.08. | Sternschanze 1, 20357 Berlin | admission 8€ / 7€ (reduced rate)  | www.schanzenkino.de | Facebook

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Kategorien: Hamburg | Autor: | Datum: 08. Juli 2015 | Tags: , , , , Keine Kommentare

Victoria!

Victoria!

So much has been said about this crazy cinematic roller coaster ride, the „coup of German cinema“, the „best film since Lola Rennt“. In one single 140-minute take the director Sebastian Schipper tells the story of the Spanish girl Victoria who meets four bad boys in a Berlin club and drifts through the city streets with them until the break of dawn. In the age of picture perfect and technically flawless Hollywood productions films are fantastic to look at but also decrease in intensity. Just imagine what a film like Boyhood would do with us, had it not been manipulated into a TV magazine aesthetic. Or how much actual horror would have been left in The Blair Witch Project without that shaky handheld camera? Film productions are compartmentalized projects with countless parties involved and too many responsible people focused on eliminating unforeseen occurrences. Under these circumstances we can barely imagine what it means to shoot an entire movie with just one camera – continuously, without one single cut. What if the lead actress forgets her lines at minute 139? You have to start all over again… It’s not like at the theater, where actors can quickly cover up mistakes with a smile or flippant remark directed at the audience. This approach is as radical as it is ingenious and its incredible success is well deserved. The proximity and immediacy of Schipper’s film has something rather magical to it. The film premiered at this year’s Berlinale and now is finally out for everyone to see. It’s playing at all our favourite Yorck Group cinemas such as the Passage and Delphi. GO. AND. SEE. IT.
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Victoria – Film | Tickets  | Credit: Wildbunch Germany

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Kategorien: Products | Autor: | Datum: 19. Juni 2015 | Tags: , , , , Keine Kommentare