12th International Filmfestival Bad Saarow
What a wonderful way to kick off the Cinema Group Club's year!
After having had the chance to get to know two of the founders and organizers, Susanne Suermondt and Yvonne Borrmann, already in early summer, we eagerly headed to their festival in Bad Saarow.
We thoroughly enjoyed the days at the "Filmfestival ohne Grenzen," with its diverse film program, engaging discussions, and readings in the presence of Ludwig Blochberger, director Andreas Dresen, Liv Lisa Fries, Sina Martens, Hanna Schygulla, Michel Friedman, and Knut Elstermann, just to name a few.
The evening talks around the campfire at this beautiful location were especially memorable, some of us even took a night-time dip in the lake Scharmützel. Staying a few nights at one of the lovely local hotels made the experience feel like a mini-vacation.