Greta, 20
3 words that describe you: Always on the move
Interests: Climbing, being outside and travelling, but also political and social topics
Which film should everyone watch? I was really fascinated by "Victoria" and by the movie "BlacKkKlansman", because it´s still a current issue and concerns us all.
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? I want to explore a wide range from classic documentaries to artistic animations and discover Leipzig.
Radio, video or blog? I´m gonna say radio.
Emily, 16
3 words that describe you: Sporty, imaginative, shy at the start, but later on very cheerful - almost crazy
Interests: Sports, reading and writing
Which film should everyone watch? The Harry Potter movies, South Paw, Tears of the Sun (but there are so many great films)
What are you interested in at the DOK festival?: I am here, because I want to gain new experiences. This week, I want to find out as much as possible about journalism, also to find out if that´s an occupation I would like to choose.
Radio, video or blog?: Radio or blog (as long as it´s not video)
Mehran, 17
3 words that describe you: Sporty, curious and thoughtful
Interests: Theatre, sports (water sports), philosophy, languages and movies (drama)
Which film should everyone watch? Camp X-ray, Der Mann unter Verdacht
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Learning how to work with a camera and acting in front of the camera.
Radio, video or blog? Video
Alina, 16
3 words that describe you: Talking, blond, emotional
Interests: Touching fates, literature, languge, good series, music
Which film should everyone watch? Call me by your name, Arrival, Tonari no Totoro (Mein Nachbar Totoro), Bad Banks, Babylon Berlin, Lady Bird
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Moving films, thinking of questions
Radio, video or blog? Radio
Arien, 18
3 words that describe you: Ready for life
Interests: Philosophy, books, psychology, politics, and of course FILM & JOURNALISM
Which film should everyone watch? 2001: A Space Odyssey
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Absolutely everything!
Radio, video or blog? I am watching many videos and podcasts and also like writing.
Alma, 15
3 words that describe you: Multifaceted, open-minded, interested
Interests: Music, film, politics, dance, current affairs, journalism, psychology, language, voice
Which film should everyone watch? "Call Me By Your Name", "The Breakfast Club", "BlacKkKlansman" and others
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? I am interested in the many different views on art and documentation and the work of the DOK team.
Radio, video or blog? Blog
Felix, 14
3 words that describe you: Musically, motivated, adventurous
Interests: Soccer, music, film
Which film should everyone watch? F32.2, Back to the Future, Star Wars, Mission Impossible
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? To gain experiences in journalistic work at a great festival with other interested young people.
Radio, video or blog? Video
Josy, 14
3 words that describe you: Open-minded, spontaneous, honest
Interests: Skateboarding, politics and Matze
Which film should everyone watch? Blue Is the Warmest Colour, Family Guy
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? I find it interesting being part of the development of something new.
Radio, video or blog? Blog
Hannes, 14
3 words that describe you: Funny, on-the-move, interested
Interests: Soccer, friends, music
Which film should everyone watch? Road Trip
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Sociocritical topics
Radio, video or blog? Blog!!
Thalea Linn, 15
3 words that describe you: Open-minded, communicative, artistic
Interests: Circus, books, (documentary) film, nature
Which film should everyone watch? F32.2, Starke Mädchen weinen nicht
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Teamwork and exciting films
Radio, video or blog? Video
Moritz, 18
3 words that describe you: Skate and die
Interests: Skating, (documentary) film, politics and history
Which film should everyone watch? Any by Stanley Kubrick
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? The great number and variety of films and personalities, coupled with the possibilty of journalistic work.
Radio, video or blog? A thousand, at least
Elisa, 16
3 words that describe you: Helpful, open-minded, reliable
Interests: Horse riding, dancing, cooking/baking, writing
Which film should everyone watch? There are so many films. For example To The Bone, The Danish Girl, The Theory of Everything, ...
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? To me everything sounds interesting so far.
Radio, video or blog? Blog
Carla, 15
3 words that describe you: Interested in politics, dedicated, curious
Interests: Politics, protection of the environment, feminism, literature
Which film should everyone watch? Dead Poets Society, 12 Angry Men, he Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Insights into unknown worlds that mirror society.
Radio, video or blog? Radio
Anastasia, 15
3 words that describe you: Musically, creative, happy
Interests: Playing the piano, aerobatics, books, films
Which film should everyone watch? F32.2, Harry Potter
What are you interested in at the DOK festival? Films about sociocritical topics
Radio, video or blog? Video