In 1913/14, adventure and documentary films were shot in the German colony of Togo that are still largely unknown today. Jürgen Ellinghaus travelled to the original film locations with a mobile cinema to explore the historical background of the film images and the effects of colonialism to this day together with the Togolese audience.
World premiere of TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS at DOK Leipzig in German Competition in October 2023.
At the end of the 19th century, the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) ranked among the pioneers of the Art Nouveau movement. Virtually overnight, he became famous in Paris thanks to his posters of star actress Sarah Bernhardt. But at the height of his fame, Mucha left Paris to realise his lifetime project “The Slav Epic”. He worked on the monumental cycle of paintings for 18 years – only to meet fierce criticism upon completion.
May 2024
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS – theatrical release – fall 2024
We announce the theatrical release of Jürgen Ellinghaus’ documentary TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on November 28, 2024.
Distributed by Drop-Out Cinema.
February 2024
African Premiere for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS receives a Special Mention from the jury in the Diaspora Competition at the Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt. We are delighted with director Jürgen Ellinghaus!
September 2023
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS at Nordic Film Days
Jürgen Ellinghaus’ documentary will be shown at the Nordic Film Days Lübeck, Germany, on 4 November 2023, 10:15 am, Stadthalle 7, followed by a colonial city walk in presence of the director.
February 2023
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS at EFM
Jürgen Ellinghaus’ feature-length documentary TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS will be presented by the world sales AndanaFilms and maxim film in the finished English version at the EFM – the European Film Market of the Berlinale […]
January 2023
TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in completion
Last steps of post-production for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS in Bremen: director Jürgen Ellinghaus (right) in conversation with colour artist Arno Schumann (left) and sound artist Anders Wasserfall (center).
December 2022
Happy Holidays!
A crisis-ridden 2022 is drawing to a close. Let us hope of a better 2023.
Happy holidays and a healthy and happy new year!
Picture: film shooting for TOGOLAND PROJECTIONS, a film by Jürgen Ellinghaus. Completion […]