BEST DOKS: INNERE EMIGRANTEN

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  • So., 17.05.26
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INNERE EMIGRANTEN

Deutschland, Frankreich 2025 – Director: Lena Karbe – Original language: Russian – Subtitles: English – Length: 92 min.

A quantum of solace on the phone: In Moscow, three psychologists working for a crisis hotline have been battling the growing despair of the population since the start of the war in Ukraine. The film looks at the inner turmoil of people who are still in Russia but are not in accord with the regime. A precise reflection on the potential for internal resistance. A.K.

 

With age rating: 12 

We recommend this film for teens aged 14 years and over.

Biography

Lena Karbe, born in St. Petersburg, Russia, moved to Germany after studying film at the University of Oxford and the École normale supérieure in Paris, among others. While studying at the HFF Munich, she founded the production company Karbe Film for creative documentary films.

Filmography

BLACK MAMBAS, D, F, ZA 2022, 81 Min.

 

Winner of the VFF Documentary Production Award 2026

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English/Original Title: INNER EMIGRANTS. Writer: Lena Karbe, Gregor Koppenburg. Camera: anonym. Sound: anonym. Editing: Charlotte Tourrès. Music: Maxence Dussère. Production: Karbe Film GmbH. Producer: Lena Karbe. Distribution: Mindjazz Pictures.

  • So., 17.05.26
    18.00
    Atelier 1