MEANWHILE IN NAMIBIA
Deutschland, Namibia 2026 – Director: Jonas Spriestersbach – Original language: Other, Afrikaans, English, German – Subtitles: English – Length: 115 min.
Although Germany acknowledges the genocide of the Herero and Nama in German South West Africa, it offers development aid rather than paying reparations. In his episodic film shot in Namibia, Jonas Spriesterbach observes his surroundings with keen attention and captures powerful images that reveal the alarming extent of structural inequality and racism. B.O.
Biography
Jonas Spriestersbach initially studied psychology and art history in Hamburg and Kassel, before going on to study cinematography and directing at the HFF Munich. Following his graduation film TIERE (DOK.fest 2019), MEANWHILE IN NAMIBIA marks his directorial debut.
Filmography
TIERE, DE, 2019, 70 min
TIME TO DIE, MOTHERFUCKERS, CDN, DE, 2016, 15 min
Nominated for the DOK.deutsch Wettbewerb
Intense stories and the unusual on one's own doorstep: the competition presents films that deal with people and topics in German-speaking countries. The VIKTORIA DOK.deutsch Competition is endowed with 7,500 euros. The prize sponsor is Sky.
Writer: Jonas Spriestersbach. Camera: Jonas Spriestersbach. Sound: Joel Toromba, Hilma Nangaku, Zita Erffa, Katharina Grote. Editing: Jonas Spriestersbach, Judy Landkammer. Music: -. Production: Jonas Spriestersbach. Producer: Jonas Spriestersbach.
