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FRG 2024, documentary film, 82 min, FSK 0

Director: Filippa Bauer

Language: OmU (German, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian with German subtitles)

As children, the protagonists spent their summer vacations playing on building sites in what was then Yugoslavia; today, their parents' dreams of a house realized there have passed into their hands. Left in the shell, carefully furnished or now threatened by decay, the houses are mostly uninhabited and bear witness to the repeatedly postponed return from Germany, which was planned as a "made family" and was to take place together with all family members.

The film focuses on these places in quiet shots that have a special beauty and places the five likeable protagonists in relation to them. Having grown up in Germany as the children of so-called guest workers, their dreams differ from those of their parents. The question of the houses they will inherit brings together their discussions about finding identity and living with more than one home.

Filippa Bauer will be with us for a director's talk on April 8.

ENG: As children, the protagonists played on construction sites in what was then Yugoslavia during the summer holidays. Today, their parents' dream of owning a house there is being handed over to them. Remaining in shell form, carefully furnished or now threatened with collapse, the houses are mostly uninhabited and bear witness to the repeatedly postponed return from Germany.
In calm shots that have a very special beauty, the film focuses on these places and puts the five likeable protagonists in relation to them. Having grown up in Germany as children of so-called guest workers, their dreams are different from those of their parents. The question of the houses they will inherit brings together their struggles with finding their identity and living with more than one place called home. (German, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian with German subtitles)
On April 8, there will be a Q&A with director Filippa Bauer.

Price information:

- 7.00 € (regular) - 5.50 € (reduced*) - 3.50 € (with Leipzig Pass, disabled pass, volunteer pass) - Films longer than 130 min: + 1.00 € - Tickets are available online (plus € 0.70 booking fee), remaining tickets at the Box Office.