Films by Bernd Schoch

Germany 2019, 154 min
by Bernd Schoch

A sprawling mycelium. The starry sky over the Romanian Carpathians. The first two images introduce the dimensions that are at the core of Olanda: Details and fine structures on the one hand, constellations and the bigger picture on the other. The focus is on a seasonal asset of the area - the mushroom. Amongst people it is the foragers who are nearest to them and the focus of the film is on them: on walks through the forest, in the tent camp, during car rides and conversations. From here it foll

2014, 95 min

As Helga always says: "Kids, drink in moderation, but frequently." 25 years ago, she took over the bar Kurze Ecke from her late husband. The corner pub has long since ceased to fit in with the polished image of Hamburg's Großneumarkt area. The same can be said of its clientele: workers, ex-seamen and pensioners. Today is General Election day. The film documents events in the bar from 9am until the results are announced. Smoke, drink, debate. Some play dice for washing powder and wurst. Then it's

Germany 2011
by Bernd Schoch

The Schlippenbach Trio (Paul Lovens, Evan Parker, Alexander von Schlippenbach) exist since forty years and they are part of the european Freejazz history. Each year in december they go on the 'Winterreise' to play their sound of divergence, catharsis & explosion. The film BUT THE WORD DOG DOESN'T BARK is shoot over the period of four years at the Jazzclub Karlsruhe. Each year the camera focuses in a single frame shot on one of the players.In 2007 on Paul Lovens (drums), in 2008 on Evan Parker (r