Ghostland

The tribe Ju/’Hoansi in Namibia, one of the most ancient civilizations on the planet, is forced to go beyond the boundaries of Kalahari Desert and engage into contact with the modern world for the first time. The plot trick of the film The Gods Must Be Crazy is coming to life in a playful documentary that accompanies these lovable heroes as they embark on a life’s journey. The film gradually encourages the natives to step up from being a mere object of observation and take on the role of the observer, aiming to create the illusion of an alien wanderer who casts a pristine glance at today’s world.

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Direction: Simon Stadler

Cinematography: Simon Stadler

Editing: Andre Broecher, Markus Frohnhöfer

Sound: Catenia Lermer

Music: Matthias Raue, Boris Assmann, Trance Fair

Production: Cameleon Filmproduktion

Producers: Simon Stadler

Format: Digital File

Color: Color

Production Country: Germany

Production Year: 2016

Duration: 85'

Contact: Autlook Filmsales

Awards/Distinctions: Winner of Hessischer Filmpreis 2016 Audience Award – SXSW Audience Award – Lichter FilmFestival 2016

Simon Stadler

Filmography

2001 Tibetan Medicine (short)
2009 Home Room
2016 Ghostland