Films by Hilka Sinning

Germany 2017, 52 min
by Hilka Sinning

Amedeo Modigliani’s portraits of women, especially his female nudes, are among the most reproduced works of modern art. The film explores the continuing appeal of these nude paintings by looking closely at the works themselves: the brush strokes, the colours, the surfaces. British art critic John Berger was convinced that the paintings show the very act of being in love.The documentary follows Berger’s thoughts and explores the magic and vividness of Modigliani’s iconic paintings.

2015, 52 min
by Hilka Sinning

Since the legalisation of Cannabis in 2014, the citizens of the US state of Colorado have been experiencing a 'green rush'. Meet players, beneficiaries and losers of this huge and new branch of industry.Not too long ago you would have been in serious trouble if you were caught in the tranquil US state of Colorado with marijuana in your pocket. But that was then and this is now: since the government decided that marijuana could be legally farmed, sold and consumed here, this cowboy state has been

Germany 2009
by Hilka Sinning

“Feuchtgebiete“ was on the top of Spiegel bestseller list for about six months. It seems to be a phenomenon, a revolution of the womens treat of sexuality. Why decide so different people to read it? The novel polarizes the audience. This documentary figures out the intention of writer Charlotte Roche, accompanies her readings in Germany and the publishment of „Wetlands“ in France. German and French readers speak about their motivation to read the novel and their impressions. The film analizes if

Germany , 52 min
by Hilka Sinning

They were the artist heroines of the Renaissance: more than 400 years ago, the Italian female painters Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana and Artemisia Gentileschi enchanted their art-loving contemporaries. Yet they were long forgotten in the art world. But now the old masters are celebrated in large exhibitions.