We're continuing our conversation about our GOETHE FILMS series "Heimat NOW" that starts today with the North American premiere of a debut film fresh out the the Potsdam-Babelsberg Film Academy.Here's a Q&A with first-time feature film director Bernadette Knoller about choosing a remote island location and casting her father, well-known actor-director Detlev Buck:
What was the idea that started HOLIDAYS?
At the beginning of her story, Vivi has an some sort of breakdown. It could be called depression or burnout. Luckily, it’s not. And we didn’t want to write a story about mental illness per se. She simply experiences a summer full of strange encounters. Because there is no formula for how to become functional again. Continue reading "GOETHE FILMS goes on HOLIDAYS" »
