Films by Alexander Czart

Germany 2016, 101 min
by Susanne Binninger

They fight in cages. Because they want to, and because others want to see this. Andreas Kraniotakes, Khalid Taha and Lom-Ali Eskijev are professionals in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). They fight in duels on stage using all means permitted. They work hard and live ascetically, often under precarious conditions. Their lives are marked by friendship, discipline and unconditional respect for each other and for their opponents. Kraniotakes, Taha and Eskijew share the dream of being recognized as athletes

Germany 2012, 90 min
by André Schäfer

John Irving is one of the world’s most read writers: More than 10 million copies of his 12 novels have been sold in 30 languages. In 2012 Irving celebrated his 70th birthday.When reading John Irving, you get the feeling that you are sitting at a table and one of the characters is handing you a glass of wine: Irving is one of the world’s most read writers: More than 10 million copies of his 12 novels have been sold in 30 languages. In 2012 Irving celebrated his 70th birthday. The film visualises