A Place in the Sun

by Christian Zipfel
  • 2018 Christian Zipfel
  • 2018 Christian Zipfel
  • 2018 Christian Zipfel

    Synopsis

    The German genocide on Ovaherero and Nama happened 110 years ago. It was acknowledged as such by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2015.The film shows drawn historic footage, which illustrates the former German perception on the Ovaherero and Nama and finally leads to the Hereroday. The genocide and the trauma of the German colonial rule are still present and influence the culture and identity of both tribes down to the present day.

    Festivals

    Odense International Film Festival
    69th Montecatini Short Film Festival
    25. l’Alternativa Festival de Cinema independent de Barcelona
    31. Exground Filmfest Wiesbaden
    40. Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis