DOK Spotters 2024

For the 67th edition of DOK Leipzig, the 15th edition of the DOK Spotters is coming together - this time first on the MDR grounds before heading to the immediate vicinity of the Leipzig festival cinemas. An exciting week full of cinematic and journalistic impressions awaits us!

Fine, 16

Me in three words: open-minded, creative, versatile

For me, DOK Leipzig is: A good opportunity to learn new things.

Last movie that inspired me (and why): Girl, interrupted ( exciting, interesting, based on true events)

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... going out with my friends; going dancing

What do I want from the coming days? Have fun and watch good movies

Radio, video or blog? Blog!

Gretel, 14

Me in three words: open-minded, funny, curious

For me, DOK Leipzig is: the Leipzig Documentary Film Week

Last movie that inspired me (and why): I was very impressed by the movie “Vier Minuten” because it portrays a lot of emotions and the many sides of a person.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things are...making music and doing sports

What I want from the coming days: to gain new experiences and meet cool people

Radio, video or blog? Radio

 

 



Nora, 17

Me in three words: more tired, patient, loyal

For me, DOK Leipzig is: a week at the movies learning and discovering new things

Last movie that inspired me (and why): CHALLENGERS! Soundtrack, suspense, editing... great movie.when I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...reading, meeting friends, making and listening to music

What do I want from the coming days? Great new films and a cool team that's great to talk to

Radio, video or blog? Radio and blog



Hana, 15

Me in three words: creative, curious, empathetic

DOK Leipzig is for me: A cool film festival

Last movie that inspired me (and why): “Everything Everywhere All at Once” because it makes you think and I really like the humor
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite thing to do is...hang out with friends

What do I want from the coming days? Have fun

Radio, video or blog? Radio + video

Ida, 17

Me in three words: overwhelmed again

For me, DOK Leipzig is: a mega cool film festival with great films by talented directors

Last movie that excited me (and why): Challengers: soundtrack, storytelling, actors - everything perfect.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... sleep, read and listen to music

What do I want from the coming days? Lots of fun and lots of cool movies

Radio, video or blog? Video and blog

Leo, 16

Me in three words: I am me

For me, DOK Leipzig is: A festival where you can see lots of new films and get to know people.

Last movie that inspired me (and why): The Silence of the Lambs. In my opinion, it's a very exciting movie that really captivates you with its story line.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite thing to do is...hang out with friends and cook

What do I want from the coming days? Fun and good movies

Radio, video or blog? Video



Judie, 14

Me in three words: creative, interesting, committed

DOK Leipzig is for me: a source of inspiration and a kind of “door” to the media world

Last movie that inspired me (and why): Ratatouille, it was nice to see how an “insignificant” rat becomes so assertive.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... cooking, baking, acting, designing and editing.

What do I want from the coming days? Insights and a better understanding of “the world of media”, lots of nice people

Radio, video or blog? I find everything very interesting and therefore can't really decide. However, I've never done anything in radio format.

Oskar, 17

Me in three words: curious, funny, consistent

For me, DOK Leipzig is: A platform for films that might not be profitable, but are nevertheless important and art.

Last movie that inspired me (and why): La Haine, because of the unique cinematography, the timeliness of the problem and the crushing ending.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...spending time with friends, exercising or cooking

What do I want from the coming days? I want to have fun and be creative, which I can use. I hope to meet new people and, of course, to gain experience and insights.

Radio, video or blog? Video, as it usually combines all levels and gives the artist the most freedom.

Sophia, 16

Me in three words: curious, responsible, optimistic

For me, DOK Leipzig is: an opportunity to meet new people with similar interests. The chance to improve existing skills and learn new ones. To get an insight behind the scenes of the documentary film week.

Last movie that excited me (and why): “I liked The Greatest Showman because this movie has an inspiring message: It's about pursuing dreams, accepting yourself and celebrating diversity. I was particularly touched by the way in which outsiders take center stage. I was also impressed by the direction. The colorful staging and powerful music scenes perfectly captured the emotions of the story and created a stirring atmosphere. It's a movie I would watch again and again.

When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...reading (YA and romance), playing sports (karate, dancing), being socially involved (scouts, young community), making music (piano, ...), reading about history

What do I want from the coming days? To be able to work as freely as possible, meet cool people, learn a lot about films

Radio, video or blog? Video

 

Mia, 16

Ich in drei Worten: neugierig, vielfältig, perfektionistisch

Das DOK Leipzig ist für mich: Eine Möglichkeit eine bessere Berufsperspektive zu bekommen und neue Leute
kennenzulernen. Außerdem ist es ein Projekt was mir mehr über meine Stärken und
Schwächen sagen kann und mir Aufregung bringen kann.

Letzter Film, der mich begeistert hat (und wieso): Alles steht Kopf 2 - einer der letzten Filme, den ich gesehen hat. Die Pubertät und alles was mit daran hängt, wird wahrheitsgemäß aber gleichzeitig amüsant dargestellt. Man hat sich selbst in
einigen Szenen wiedererkannt und wusste genau was gemeint ist. Und die Animation ist natürlich auch sehr süß.. 🙂

Wenn ich nicht gerade Filme schaue, mag ich am liebsten...Lesen, Musik oder Podcast hören, etwas backen, Videospiele spielen, schlafen...

Das wünsche ich mir von den kommenden Tagen? Aufregende & neue Erlebnisse und vorallem neue Erfahrungen und Spaß. Ich möchte etwas über Journalismus sowie über mich selbst lernen und neue Erkenntnisse machen können!!

Radio, Video oder Blog? Blog

Wanda, 14

Ich in drei Worten: literaturinteressiert, empathisch, chaotisch

Das DOK Leipzig ist für mich: Ein Festival, wo Filme gezeigt werden, von denen ich sonst niemals erfahren hätte, obwohl sie mich interessieren.

Letzter Film, der mich begeistert hat (und wieso): Call me by your name, der Film bringt, dadurch das er im Sommer in Italien spielt, eine sehr schöne Stimmung rüber. Außerdem hat mir die Geschichte gefallen, auch wenn sie sehr traurig war und die Beziehung der Protagonisten etwas fragwürdig war.

Wenn ich nicht gerade Filme schaue, mag ich am liebsten...Musik hören und machen und Häkeln

Das wünsche ich mir von den kommenden Tagen? Ich würde gerne etwas lernen, aber auch Spaß dabeihaben.

Radio, Video oder Blog? Radio

 

Wendel, 15

Me in three words: interested, calm and creative

For me, DOK Leipzig is: an opportunity to learn a lot about journalism and films and their content.

Last movie that excited me (and why): Kingsman 2, because I like secret organizations.

When I'm not watching movies, I like...doing things with/on computers and traveling.

What do I want from the coming days? Have fun, watch cool movies and meet new people.

Radio, video or blog? Radio, because you can close your eyes.