Films by Juan David González Monroy

2020, 76 min
by Anja Dornieden, Juan David González Monroy

Aurochs is the name given to the wild ancestor of modern cattle. The aurochs has the distinction of being the first documented case of extinction. The last known wild aurochs died in the Jaktorów [Jaktoro,w] Forest in Poland in 1627. Both, hunting and the introduction of domesticated cattle led to its decline and disappearance. Its value, however, derived not just from being a source of sustenance. Traits that were attributed to the animal, such as speed, strength and courage, imbued it with gre

Germany 2013, 47 min
by Anja Dornieden, Juan David González Monroy

In the summer of 2009, a new theme park was inaugurated in China. It was called The Kingdom of the Dwarves. From all over China recruits were brought in to live in the park and entertain its visitors. There were only two stipulated requirements for employment: the performers had to be between 18 and 40 years old and be shorter than 130 cm. Twice a day they take stage singing and dancing for the paying crowd. ”A flea’s skin would be too big for you“ was an epigram used by the Romans to address a