Films by Rita Bakacs

Germany 2022, 94 min
by Uli Decker

Little Uli wants to become a pirate or the pope, but in no way does she want to fit into the role stereotypes of her Bavarian village. After her father dies, her mother hands her his "secret" box as an inheritance. The contents suddenly change her view of her father, herself, her family and the society in which she grew up.A true story about family secrets, gender roles and a childhood in the Bavarian province - told as a tragic-comic rollercoaster ride through animated and documentary images.With: Monika Decker, Cordula Decker, Helmut Decker, Uli Decker, Irmtraud Karlitschek, Herbert Karlitschek, Christl Spiegel, Inge Schleußinger and special appearance by Cora Frost.

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.