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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival brings you "Meet the Filmmakers" episode “Hercules Falling”. Interview with director Christian Bonke, interviewer Triin Tramberg.
Step into the conversation and uncover the stories behind these questions:
- How does a background in documentary filmmaking shape his approach to a debut feature?
- Why was the decision made to work with real-life veterans?
Tune in to find out more.
The film delves into the complexities of PTSD, revealing its many faces and far-reaching consequences. Through the journey of retired veteran Stuart Press, the story sheds light on the lingering aftermath of war, the parts we often overlook and the emotional weight that follows long after the battlefield.
Director Christian Holten Bonke is a Danish documentary filmmaker and screenwriter known for his distinct storytelling voice. He has directed music videos, commercials, and several documentary series for television. A graduate of the National Film School of Denmark, Bonke now brings his documentary-rooted sensibility to his first fiction feature, blending authenticity with cinematic depth.
Read more about the film:
https://poff.ee/film/heraklese-langemine/
PÖFF TV is a special online festival channel to supplement the film programme, to share the emotions and meanings of the film world and exclusive interviews with festival guests.
PÖFF TV is brought to you by Ruum:um, Photopoint and Co-funded by the European Union.
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Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival toob teieni saate "Meet the Filmmakers" osa "Heraklese langemine".
Intervjuu režissöör Christian Bonke’ga, intervjueerija Triin Tramberg.
Astuge vestlusesse ja avastage lood nende küsimuste taga:
- Kuidas kujundab dokumentaalfilmi taust lähenemist debüütmängufilmile?
- Miks otsustati töötada päris veteranidega?
Kuulake, et teada saada rohkem.
Film süüvib PTSD keerukusse, tuues esile selle mitmekesised vormid ja kaugeleulatuvad tagajärjed. Läbi erru läinud veterani Stuart Pressi teekonna heidetakse valgust sõjajärgsele varjuküljele, sellele mida me sageli ei märka ning emotsionaalsele raskusele, mis jääb alles pikaks pärast lahinguvälja.
Režissöör Christian Holten Bonke on Taani dokumentaalfilmide tegija ja stsenarist, tuntud oma eristuva jutustusstiili poolest. Ta on lavastanud muusikavideoid, reklaame ja mitmeid dokumentaalsarju televisioonile. Taani filmikooli vilistlasena toob Bonke oma dokumentaalfilmi kogemuse nüüd oma esimesse mängufilmi.
Loe veel filmi kohta:
https://poff.ee/film/heraklese-langemine/
Lisaks filmifestivali filmiprogrammile linastub internetis PÖFF TV kanal, mis toob teieni eksklusiivsed intervjuud filmitegijatega ja aitab avada filmimaailma telgitaguseid.
PÖFF TV toob teieni Ruum:um, Photopoint ning kaasrahastab Euroopa Liit.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival brings you "Meet the Filmmakers" episode “Hercules Falling”. Interview with director Christian Bonke, interviewer Triin Tramberg.
Step into the conversation and uncover the stories behind these questions:
- How does a background in documentary filmmaking shape his approach to a debut feature?
- Why was the decision made to work with real-life veterans?
Tune in to find out more.
The film delves into the complexities of PTSD, revealing its many faces and far-reaching consequences. Through the journey of retired veteran Stuart Press, the story sheds light on the lingering aftermath of war, the parts we often overlook and the emotional weight that follows long after the battlefield.
Director Christian Holten Bonke is a Danish documentary filmmaker and screenwriter known for his distinct storytelling voice. He has directed music videos, commercials, and several documentary series for television. A graduate of the National Film School of Denmark, Bonke now brings his documentary-rooted sensibility to his first fiction feature, blending authenticity with cinematic depth.
Read more about the film:
https://poff.ee/film/heraklese-langemine/
PÖFF TV is a special online festival channel to supplement the film programme, to share the emotions and meanings of the film world and exclusive interviews with festival guests.
PÖFF TV is brought to you by Ruum:um, Photopoint and Co-funded by the European Union.
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Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival toob teieni saate "Meet the Filmmakers" osa "Heraklese langemine".
Intervjuu režissöör Christian Bonke’ga, intervjueerija Triin Tramberg.
Astuge vestlusesse ja avastage lood nende küsimuste taga:
- Kuidas kujundab dokumentaalfilmi taust lähenemist debüütmängufilmile?
- Miks otsustati töötada päris veteranidega?
Kuulake, et teada saada rohkem.
Film süüvib PTSD keerukusse, tuues esile selle mitmekesised vormid ja kaugeleulatuvad tagajärjed. Läbi erru läinud veterani Stuart Pressi teekonna heidetakse valgust sõjajärgsele varjuküljele, sellele mida me sageli ei märka ning emotsionaalsele raskusele, mis jääb alles pikaks pärast lahinguvälja.
Režissöör Christian Holten Bonke on Taani dokumentaalfilmide tegija ja stsenarist, tuntud oma eristuva jutustusstiili poolest. Ta on lavastanud muusikavideoid, reklaame ja mitmeid dokumentaalsarju televisioonile. Taani filmikooli vilistlasena toob Bonke oma dokumentaalfilmi kogemuse nüüd oma esimesse mängufilmi.
Loe veel filmi kohta:
https://poff.ee/film/heraklese-langemine/
Lisaks filmifestivali filmiprogrammile linastub internetis PÖFF TV kanal, mis toob teieni eksklusiivsed intervjuud filmitegijatega ja aitab avada filmimaailma telgitaguseid.
PÖFF TV toob teieni Ruum:um, Photopoint ning kaasrahastab Euroopa Liit.
