Best of Fests
Innovative cinema and intimate insights, great stories and classic tales: in the BEST OF FESTS section, we bring together films that have already been shown at other important festivals, winning acclaim or significant awards.
ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS
Großbritannien, Deutschland, Australien 2018 – Director: Gabrielle Brady – Original with English subtitles – Length: 94 min.
In a detention centre for asylum seekers on Christmas Island a social worker tries to help the refugees being held there. This aesthetically impressive film tells us about her work and everyday life in this idyllic non-place.
Writer: Gabrielle Brady. Camera: Michael Latham. Sound: Leo Dolgan. Editing: Katharina Fiedler. Music: Aaron Cupples. Production: Chromosom Film. Producer: Alexander Wadouh. International Sales: Autlook Filmsales.
