Films by Andreas Fertig

Germany 2021, 25 min
by Silke Meya

"Should We All Be Feminists?" looks at different Women's cultural, social, religious and political perspectives on role models and modern feminism in Berlin. The documentary is based on contrasting women's perspectives meanwhile talking about kindness, respect, empowerment and equality in their personal life. The main goal was to digdeep and find the right balance between sorrow and happiness, while respectfully capturing each story through an intimate cinematography. "Should We All Be Feminists?" is a shocking, moving and admirable glimpse into each protagonist's lived reality.With: Tehila, Lulo, Nina, Anna, Hend, Len, Kya & Pepe

2019, 90 min
by Natalia Preston

If love is a pill, and marriage an injection with big side effects, then what is the right prescription for girls' self-determination in India today?Set against the city of Chennai in India the film intimately observes the options and perspectives of young women at "Paadhai", a home for disadvantaged girls offering shelter, learning and self-empowerment. Highlighting their insights into their situations, marked by real-life pressures and societal norms, the film's narrative unfolds through a series of storylines as we watch the characters share their personal stories, exploring tough challenges, hope, pain, love and marriage.

2016, 32 min
by Silke Schissler

Even in a hospice, life goes on. A mother-in-law may be annoying. A soft toy may offer consolation.The recollection of missed opportunities may create a sense of wistfulness. Danka, the institution's cleaning lady, experiences a lot in the course of her daily life, tidying these 15 rooms overlooking the roofs of Neukölln. She is always happy to schmooze with the residents, or just to keep them company. There's a lot of laughter and a lot of smoking, but also a lot of goodbyes to say. FIFTEEN ROOMS is a film about living in a place of dying.