Karl Marx City at DIFF 2017: Petra Epperlein’s personal journey
Petra Epperlein grew up in a city and during a time that are no more. Namely, the East German city of Chemnitz, which during Stasi and DDR times was called Karl Marx City. Her film, which has notched up 90%-plus ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, is a personal journey with a global message. We spoke to her before the screening of Karl Marx City at the 2017 Durban International Film Festival.
Petra Epperlein talks about her film Karl Marx City at DIFF2017
Documentary filmmaker Petra Epperlein’s Karl Marx City is a personal journey that takes her back to the East Germany of her childhood.
Germany in focus at 2017 Durban International Film Festival
German films including Karl Marx City and Goodbye Berlin, women in film, German directors and a masterclass by German film industry professionals are on the program at #DIFF2017, the 38th edition of South Africa’s prestigious Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) where the theme is Transit Tales and a major support focus is developing the South African film industry and fostering talent.
Why Sunshine’s Felicity Vonmoos is a good egg
Felicity Vonmoos has stuck her finger up more chicken a-holes than she cares to remember. Hey, she’s a good mom! “Nine times out of 10 if a chicken looks unhappy, it’s because there’s an egg stuck in breach position. I turn it, make it easier for her to lay. Then she dashes off to eat.” Hens are great little creatures, she adds. “They just ask for food, love and water and in return, they work really hard and earn their keep. They lay an egg a day.”
On the way to the wedding: on track—or off?
Traveling to island nuptials by train is fine. Not missing the ferry and the whole blissed out event is even better, writes Wanda Hennig. DON’T […]