REVOLTE, 3min., Germany
Directed by Julia Klawonn, Alexander Resch
In 1932, the author Klara and the journalist Friedrich meet in the artists' bar „Luise" in Berlin. Klara is involved in the women's movement and wants Friedrich to help her print leaflets with the text: "Against the degradation of women by fascism". Friedrich is afraid…

Get to know filmmaker Julia Klawonn:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I have always been interested in the suffragettes movement in England in the early 20th century. But I also wanted to tell something about the 1930s in Berlin. So I googled whether this topic was relevant in the 1930s in Berlin and I found this leaflet online about the womens movement with the title „Against the degradation of women by fascism" . And I immediately had the idea for my character.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
It took us 3 weeks to write the script, 1 week to rehearse, 2 weeks to organize everything, one day to shoot and then another week to edit.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
It is about courage and resistance in difficult times.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
There was no real obstacle. One challenge was to create a lively atmosphere. We used a fog machine and extras for this.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I just felt seen. And it was very moving to hear that people recognized what our intention was.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I have loved the magic of cinema since I was a child. Thats why I became an actress. But first I worked mainly on stage, because to get into film in Germany, you have to have a showreel and in the beginning, I didn't know how to do that.
But then I found a group of actors who wrote their own stuff, so I also started writing and creating my first scenes. And I found this very empowering. And I came to the conclusion that I should start producing my own stories, so I don't have to wait until somebody sees me or gives me a a chance. I can do it myself. This is very liberating.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Lord of the rings.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Everything was fine. I always felt very supported by your team.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
The submitting was very easy and the communication was always clear and very friendly.

10. What is your favorite meal?
Lasagne

11. What is next for you? A new film?
I just had my first bigger role on German television. And next week I will start writing a new film project with my writing group.