"Motherland." Documentary
The daughter of a Transylvanian Saxon traces her mother’s escape route back to Romania with her family to learn more about her roots.
I am the daughter of a Transylvanian Saxon migrant. "Transylvanian Saxons" are people of German descent whose ancestors emigrated to present-day Romania and Hungary in the 12th century. My mother was born in Romania but identifies as German. In the early 90s, my family migrated to Germany and has been living there since. In this documentary, I openly share personal conversations and research about my family’s background while accompanying my mother on a journey back to her birthplace in Romania.
Funding period
5/31/24 -
7/14/24
Realisation
Summer 2024
Funding goal: 5,000 €
The minimum amount required to produce the film is 3,300€. This sum covers the travel expenses for the crew. Anything beyond that will be used for licenses, salaries for the crew (who are currently volunteering for the project :)), and marketing.
City
Mainz
Category
Movie / Video
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Primary sustainable development goal
17
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Funding by "Verband der Siebenbürger Sachsen"
We would like to thank "Sozialwerk der Siebenbürger Sachsen" (Association for Transylvanian Saxons) for their generous support of our project and the opportunity to screen the film after its release!
Cooperation with the F.D.G.R.Bv.
After the release of the documentary, it will be shown at a screening by the Democratic Forum of Germans in Brașov. We would like to thank the F.D.G.R.Bv. for this great opportunity to showcase our film internationally.
"Film + Mediennachwuchförderung Rheinland-Pfalz" Fund
We are grateful for the generous support from the Rhineland-Palatinate Film + Media Young Talents Fund, which enables young filmmakers to turn bring their projects to life. Thank you!
