Futures So Bright

On a quest to identify Germany's newest doc stars, RealScreen queried festival heads, production companies, distribs and industry groups in the know. Four promising up-and-comers emerged. Each splashed into the international spotlight with their first feature-length film, tackling subjects that range from communist musicals and culture to identity and suicide. KIMBERLEY BROWN offers a preview of who they are and what they're up to.

November 1, 2001

On a quest to identify Germany's newest doc stars, RealScreen queried festival heads, production companies, distribs and industry groups in the know. Four promising up-and-comers emerged. Each splashed into the international spotlight with their first feature-length film, tackling subjects that range from communist musicals and culture to identity and suicide. KIMBERLEY BROWN offers a preview of who they are and what they're up to.