TALES OF A RIVER
Netherlands 1994 – Director: Petra Lataster-Czisch, Peter Lataster – Original language: German – Subtitles: English – Length: 85 min.
“I certainly wouldn’t have done anything else in my life otherwise.” Without passing judgement, this film snakes through post-reunification Dessau, showing Bauhaus buildings sitting alongside empty factories, and gives a voice to people who have lost everything and those who have almost “exploded” because they finally got a chance. A laconic homage to Dessau and its history. Sara Gómez
Masterclass
As part of the homage, a masterclass with Petra Lataster-Czisch and Peter Lataster will be held on Sunday 5 May. In conversation with the two filmmakers, Rebecca Zehr investigates their work. The masterclass will be held in German.
Biography
Petra Lataster-Czisch was born in the GDR (Dessau). She works as a screenwriter and director.
Peter Lataster was born in the Netherlands and works as a cameraman. Together they have formed a film team since 1989 and founded their own production company, Lataster Films, in 2001.
Filmography (selection)
JOURNEY THROUGH OUR WORLD, NL 2022, 113 min.
MISS KIET’S CHILDREN, NL 2016, 115 min.
IF WE KNEW, NL 2007, 78 min.
Thanks for the support to
No FSK youth rating
English/Original Title: VERHALEN VAN EEN RIVIER. Camera: Peter Lataster. Sound: Wouter Hasebos, Flip van den Dungen. Editing: Jan Langeveld. Production: Zig Zag Film, HUMAN. Producer: Frank van Reemst.
