When the Light Goes Out

Running time: 5'

The documentary “When the Light Goes Out” aims to, through an experimental video essay and using images from the photos of the Fotocine Fund existing in the collection of the Municipal Museum of Coruche, to make known some aspects of the familiar reality of the mid-twentieth century in this Ribatejo region and its relation to photography.
 

Authors:

  • Esther Niemeier

    Esther Niemeier is a director and producer working in both the UK and Germany. Her first short documentary “Walz” screened in the official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and was picked up for broadcast by Canal+, Future Shorts and Okto TV throughout Europe. In addition to her directorial work, Esther has extensive experience in production and is also working as a producer on the feature length nature documentary. Esther is currently enrolled in the MFA Documentary Directing at the Film University Babelsberg.
     

    Filmography

    Natura Urbana - The Brachen of Berlin (2017)

    Simulant (2016)

    Sterne (2016)

    Walz (2007)

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