The rethinking of colonial history, including the long-suppressed German one, is increasingly present in documentaries and their critique. This is reflected in the latest edition of DOK Leipzig. How do we deal with colonial images and colonial language, and who may or should take possession of these images? How do we find a sensitive way of dealing with the legacies of colonialism without resorting to racist stereotypes?

Moderator: Djamila Grandits 
Language: English

The abbreviation FLINTA* stands for Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-binary, Trans and Agender people. Which stereotypes are imposed on these people by a media dominated by cis men? Which images are used by mass media in this context? How can artistic cinematic confrontations create social change? How can we use film to free ourselves from one-sided depictions of abortion, sexual abuse, femicide and taboos?

Moderator: Borjana Gaković
Language: English

Feature-length animated films place their own demands on the creative process as well as on funding. The new competition for animated films at DOK Leipzig challenges us to take a fresh look at the longer form. How does the approach differ from making an animated short film? Motivation, development, artistic freedom, terms of production and financing are topics we would like to discuss with animation filmmakers.

Moderator: Franka Sachse
Language: English