Films by John A. Kantara

Germany, Japan 2021, 156 min
by John A. Kantara, Fabian Wolfgang

In this three-part series, we look at the monumental discoveries underway, specifically surrounding black holes, meteorites and exoplanets. Black holes have been revealed as one of the foundations for the basic conditions of life. We show how meteorites brought the basic substances of life to our planet, allowing for its creation, and we look at exoplanets as a possible habitat for humankind. The films describe the latest findings concerning cosmic events in relation to the origin of life, providing a grandiose perspective of what makes life possible.

2016, 52 min
by John A. Kantara

Modern veganism for those who want it all is the new lifestyle of the younger generation. Gourmet restaurants in Paris now serve vegan haute cuisine, vegan supermarkets are opening up in German cities, celebrities and bloggers are sharing new recipes for vegan cakes and biscuits on the Internet. In the US veganism has become a major trend. And a million dollar business.But as well as being a fashionable strain of vegetarianism, veganism is also a new, highly profitable area for research and business. Countless ways of replacing milk, cheese, eggs and meat with a vegan trompe l’oeil are entering the markets. Biotech start ups in California are setting out to create milk and meat in their labs. But are these substitutes from the laboratory really a healthier choice? How green and sustainable are these new products? Is being vegan morally superior? John Kantara, a meat eater andfood lover, will explore the very idea of a vegan diet, the ethics and motivations of the movement behind it as well as possible hazards for our health and the role of the businesses – from established industry to start-ups in vegan market segments.