Germany
Synopsis
13 years after his civil service in a hospital in Thiès, Senegal, Paul challenges his memories and traumas. With old video footage, interviews and animations he questions his role as a volunteer within the German system of development aid.
Review
“Das Rotohr is a documentary that for us must carry the voice of the Europe we dream of, and that manages to do so through a formally rich, intelligent and deeply human film”, the International Jury of the Festival describes. The International Jury consisted of Jason Anderson, Erkki Astala, Anissa Daoud, Urška Djukić and Sasha Prokopenko.
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Paul Drey
Written by: Paul Drey
Cinematography: Markus Ott
Editing: Christoph Hans
Original Score: Clemens Gutjahr
Nominations and Awards
- Short Film Candidates 2023