DEBATE FORMATS

# BRÜCKENSCHLAG

[1] Building a bridge
[2] figuratively: Establishing a connection

In this format, the filmmakers of the evening meet guests who are not involved in the film industry or film criticism and view their films from a wide range of perspectives. 

# HALBWISSEN 

[1] pejorative: superficial knowledge, a lack of in-depth knowledge

In this format, the moderator knows nothing about either the evening’s films or the people on the podium – but is curious about both. A debate that challenges the invited guests to give particularly precise descriptions of the films and their own attitudes.

# PUBLIKUMSJOKER

[1] Joker in quiz shows, where the contestant can consult the studio audience when making a decision.

The audience is key: In this discussion format, one person from the audience is selected at random to discuss the evening’s films with the filmmakers and/or guests –– and can also seek help from other audience members. 

# REAKTIONSZEIT 

[1] general: the time required to react or respond to something
[2] Physiology: the time that elapses between perceiving and reacting to a stimulus

Patience is key: a discussion between our guests about the evening’s film program, in which the filmmakers present are initially allowed only to listen. Later, they will have the opportunity to respond.

# RUDELKRITIK

Rudel: [1] the (temporary) association of a number of wild mammals belonging to certain species (especially chamois, deer, wild boar, wolves), smaller than a herd

Film critics in a pack: this format brings together voices from international film and cultural critics to take a closer look at the evening’s films and engage with the audience’s critiques.

# STEILVORLAGE

[1] a pass in a soccer game near the goal, which can lead to a goal through a slight change of direction
[2] figurative: a keyword that enables someone to unlock a desired opportunity

Films as a template, as an invitation, as a provocation for debate. In this format, the filmmakers of the evening are joined by a member of the selection committee to answer questions from the moderator and the audience. 

# TUNNELBLICK

[1] Ophthalmology: Narrowing of the field of vision
[2] Psychology: narrowing of the field of vision by overstraining the brain
[3] figurative: limited view that includes the exclusion of partial areas

Whether it’s screenwriting, sound design, or costumes, this format brings together people who share a common role in the filmmaking process, to approach the films at hand from the perspective of their specific craft in order that we might see them anew. 

# WUNSCHDENKEN

[1] a hopeful idea of some current or future state of things, which is usually uncritical and ignores or distorts the facts of a situation; thinking based on unrealistic assumptions and ideas that correspond only to one’s own wishes.

Director’s Choice: in this format, our invited filmmakers are asked to choose someone with whom they would like to discuss their own films. Whether it’s a long-time companion, an expert or an intellectual crush, Critics’ Week makes it possible.

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The following programmes have been implemented with these formats so far:
HALBWISSEN: 2025 MEASURES FOR A FUNERAL (Video)
REAKTIONSZEIT: 2025 ALL QUIET AT SUNRISE & I WANT TO BE A HOUSE (Video)
RUDELKRITIK: 2025 EAST OF NOON (Video)
STEILVORLAGE: 2025 BITS & VULCANIZADORA & TRAGEDY (Video)
WUNSCHDENKEN: 2025 SLEEP #2 & IN HER TIME (IRIS’ VERSION) (Video)
TUNNELBLICK: 2025 HIPPOPOTAMI & BEFORE YOU FADE AWAY INTO NOTHING (Video)
PUBLIKUMSJOKER:  New Format
BRÜCKENSCHLAG:  New Format