Duration: approx. 120 min
Language: English
In this workshop we explore climate anxiety: where it comes from, how it affects us, and how we can turn worry into action instead of paralysis. With psychological insights and practical exercises for navigating fears about the future. Offered by Psychologists for Future, led by David Buggle, psychologist (M.Sc.). Please register beforehands by sending an email to reservation(at)greenmotions-filmfestival.de.
14.11.26
10:00 PM
Director: Annelie Boroș / Severin Werner
Duration: 100 min (95 min / 5 min)
Languages: German, Polish, Spanish
Subtitles: German
What if care were not the exception, but the norm in society?
“Tender Revolution” portrays people who are living exactly that and who are pushed to their limits every day in the process:
Arnold cares for his severely disabled son and campaigns for greater recognition of family carers.
Bożena, a 24-hour carer from Poland, speaks openly about exploitation in the care sector.
Samuel, a wheelchair user and activist, wants to set up an inclusive housing project.
And Amanda, a climate activist with roots in Peru, links human compassion with the protection of our planet.
Annelie Boroș accompanies her subjects with great empathy and respect and asks herself what it really means to care. When her close friend takes her own life during filming, the social exploration turns into a deeply personal narrative.
Invisible Barriers is a short film about exclusion and the invisible rules that determine who gets to participate in sports.
This social impact film was created in collaboration with „Benefit“, a non-profit organization working at the intersection of sports and social issues. Benefit is committed to breaking down barriers and creating greater access to sports and exercise, particularly for people affected by poverty.
Following the screening, we will have a discussion on the topic „Caring society – but how?“, with the Pacing team Freiburg, Lucia Eitenbichler, head of Ursulinenhof Oberried, an inclusive housing project, and Sarah Baumgart, commissioner for the interests of people with disabilities, city of Freiburg.
11.11.26
5:00 PM
Director: Benjamin Weiss
Duration: 79 min
Language: German, Swiss German, Italian, French
Subtitles: German
The Climate Seniors are taking a stand against the growing threat of climate change. Rather than stepping back into retirement, these women are determined to act in response to rising temperatures, increasingly frequent heatwaves, and melting glaciers. In a bold move, they sue their own government in a case that leads them to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and ultimately leads to a groundbreaking ruling with international impact.
TROP CHAUD goes behind the scenes of this extraordinary legal battle. The film follows the activists and their legal team, as well as the experts and scientists who supported them, exploring what drives them to take action. At the same time, it sheds light on the complexity of tackling climate change and the long road from individual commitment to meaningful change.
After the screening, there will be a Q&A with Elisabeth Stern, member of the board of KlimaSeniorinnen Switzerland.
13.11.26
2:45 PM
Director: Jonas Spriestersbach
Duration: 114 min
Languages: German, Afrikaans, English, Otjiherero
Subtitles: English
The German government refuses to pay reparations for its occupation of Namibia and the genocide of the indigenous population. Instead, it implements a development aid program, exhibiting the descendants of the victims in a way that draws a bitter parallel to the history of human zoos.
Meanwhile in Namibia takes us to the former german colony, where colonial violence and expropriation have shaped the country’s society to this day. This brutally honest depiction of parts of a very unequal society does not shy away from exposing racist language and practices that some white residents still seem to consider to be „normal“.
Content Warning: This film contains racist language and imagery.
12.11.26
8:15 PM
Director: Jean François Ravagnan
Duration: 71 min
Language: Fula
Subtitles: English
In January 2017, a video of a young Gambian drowning in the waters of Venice’s Grand Canal went viral on social networks. Filmed with a mobile phone, the body, petrified by the cold, appears to be sinking despite the lifebuoys thrown in its direction. From the shore, passers-by insulted him without helping him. He was 22 and his name was Pateh Sabally. 2500 miles away, the voices and faces of his family tell the story that preceded this tragedy, the story behind the images.
After the movie, there will be a podium discussion on the topic „Building the Mosaic: Pluralism by Design“ with Thelma Basil from German-Africa Insight e.V. and Laura Rigell and Daniela Eneh from Migrant*innenbeirat Freiburg.
15.11.25
4:00 PM
Directors: Phie Ambo, Ewa Cederstam, Rógvi Rasmussen & Janne Lindgren / Lena Tondello
Duration: 93 min (85 min / 8 min)
Languages: Danish, Faroese, Norwegian, Swedish / Deutsch
Subtitles: English
„Fire, Water, Earth, Air“ takes us to four Nordic communities in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands, where climate change has increased the power of the classical elements. We follow fire specialists, flood responders, activists and engaging politicians that have dedicated their jobs and lives to preventing future climate disasters and adapting their communities to a changing world.
The film shows what happens when crisis moves close to home and demonstrates the value of community. For one of most important forms of preparedness is our neighbours: the people living right next door, and the sense of community people share across the Nordic region.
In 2021, the Ahr Valley was hit by a devastating flood, reconstruction is still progressing slowly. Schulweg tells the stories of people who are living with the loss of their past, exploring what it means when memories and a part of one’s personal history are lost forever.
11.11.25
20:30 PM
Director: Thomas Licata
Duration: 79 min
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
For several years now, the Japanese government has been building complexes called ‘renewal housing estates’ in the heart of Fukushima Prefecture. More than a decade after the accident, this type of concrete neighbourhood is appearing in the still highly contaminated region, surrounded by wild and radioactive nature. „Back to Fukushima“ provides an intimate portrait of the inhabitants of these places and offers poetic reflections on areas contaminated by catastrophies linked to humanity.
The film will be followed by a discussion with a representative of EWS-Schönau. The director Thomas Licata will also be there for a short Q&A session after the film.
12.11.26
5:30 PM
Cinema for Children about Nature and Sustainability! In five diverse movies, you can expect to meet brave toads, clever squirrels, loving city gardeners and much more. The short movies are accompanied by questions and games where you can learn more about animals and caring for nature. After the films, the children will vote which movie they liked the best and the winner will be shown for a second time.
We are looking forward to see you at one of our screenings which take place on saturday morning and sunday afternoon in the Kommunales Kino.
14.11.26
10:30 am
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15.11.26
14:00 pm
Director: Lena von Döhren
Duration: 11 min
Language: No Dialogue
As flies and moths go to rest at night, a young bat and its family get up to look for food. But there is something disturbing the rhythm of these animals: a bright streetlight.
Director: Nicolas Bianco-Levrin
Duration: 3 min
Language: No Dialogue
A squirrel is diligently collecting nuts to prepare for the winter months. But a walnut also peaks the interest of a crow. Soon, a chase ensues.
Director: Juliette Baily
Duration: 5 min
Language: No Dialogue
A Wonderfully animated musical tale. A child meets a snow rabbit in the middle of winter. As it turns out, white fur helps a lot, when you are hiding in snow.
Director: Jonas Steiner
Duration: 6 min
Language: No Dialogue
Each spring, toads all over Germany go on a journey. On their way to ponds and lakes, they are faced by various threats. This nature documentary shows, how we can help them on their travels.
Director: Eloise Jenninger
Duration: 8 min
Language: No Dialogue
In the concrete jungle, the colour gray is often the most prominent. A community garden represents an oasis for animals and a loving gardener. When the garden is supposed to be sold to investors he and his neighbours suddenly have to become activists in order to save it.
Director: Patrick Destiné
Duration: 73 min
Language: Danish, Dutch, English, French
Subtitles: English
„Lipstick on a Pig“ looks behind the tightly closed curtains of the pig farming industry. Instead of showing how the sausage is made,
the film asks how pig farming affects communities, farmers and the environment. Prepare to meet small scale farmers completely enamored with their pigs and citizens fighting against the notoriously secretive big industry and its impacts.
14.11.25
3:00 PM
Duration: ca. 75 min
Languages: Various Languages
Subtitles: English
A diverse set of short movies carefully selected by our team members. The films are united by their creativity in tackling topics of sustainability, the environment and society. THE TEAM’S FAVOURITES represent the short list of our competition of short movies and are packed full of awe, wonder and surprises.
This Screening will take place in the Gallery of Kommunales Kino.
12.11.26
6:00 PM