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Successful start
Yesterday evening, the B3 Festival of the Moving Image was ceremoniously opened at the ASTOR Film Lounge MyZeil in Frankfurt am Main with the presentation of the B3 BEN Awards. During the event, Margarethe von Trotta received the B3 BEN Award for her life's work. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the importance of democratic processes and social commitment.
The gala was opened by Prof. Bernd Kracke, Artistic Director of the B3 Festival, together with State Secretary Christoph Degen (Hessian Ministry of Science and the Arts) and Karin Wolff (Managing Director of Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain). Presenter Julia Finkernagel charmingly hosted the evening, while singer Isaak provided the musical backdrop to the event and created a special atmosphere with his soulful voice.
Following the successful start to our festival, we will be sending out a clear signal for democracy in the coming days, visible in all films and artistic contributions. At the same time, we are looking to the future, in which we will address new social and technological challenges such as artificial intelligence. These topics will be reflected upon and critically discussed both in our program and in the conferences. We are really looking forward to it and, above all, to our fantastic guests.
Awards and Winners 2024
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year's prestigious B3 Biennial of the Moving Image Festival, celebrating groundbreaking achievements in film, virtual reality, and immersive media. This year's diverse selection of winners showcases excellence across a wide range of categories, from traditional narrative storytelling to cutting-edge virtual experiences.
In the Best Short Film category, Olivier Panier of Belgium captivated audiences with UNDERDOGS, a poignant and raw story of a young man grappling with family and survival. Sophie Mühe from Germany earned the Best Emerging Talent award for SOCIAL CLUB, a powerful portrayal of football fandom and the fight for inclusivity in a challenging socio-political environment.
In the realm of immersive experiences, Darren Emerson from the UK took home the Best VR Experience award for LETTERS FROM DRANCY, a haunting and deeply immersive journey through World War II. Meanwhile, Florian Siebert’s innovative approach to virtual reality storytelling earned him the B3 Rotraut Pape Inspiration Award for UPWIND.
The festival also honored the artistic shift towards post-cinematic storytelling, awarding Alona Rodeh for her digital animation RUNWAY FREEFALL in the Best Immersive and Time-Based Art category. Romania's Bogdan Mureșanu was recognized in the Best Feature Film category for THE NEW YEAR THAT NEVER CAME, a tense exploration of revolution and personal conflict.
Special lifetime honors were awarded to legends of the screen, including Federico Solmi, Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, and Margarethe von Trotta, each of whom have made an indelible mark on the world of cinema. These winners represent not only the pinnacle of cinematic and artistic achievement but also the future of storytelling in all its forms.
Art in Focus: Films that Move You – Film Screenings and director talk B3 Competition
Monday, 14.10.2024 from 18:15 (The Artists are present)
Tuesday, 14.10.2024 from 18:15
This programme presents art films that explore current issues from a personal and artistic perspective. Ranging from political to intimate stories, these films offer surprising new viewpoints. After the screenings, the artists will be present to discuss their works and engage with the audience. The films are by both established filmmakers and promising newcomers. It’s an intense evening that offers time and space for deeper reflection and discussion.
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- Onset
- Escapism
- Tides of Freedom
- Runway Freefall
- Danse Macabre
- Where Do Ideas Come From?
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The Dual Role of AI
Monday, 14.10.2024, 11:00
This programme focus is dedicated to a nuanced examination of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on creative processes in the moving image industry. Following a keynote speech that highlights the latest AI applications and their direct effects on the production and reception of content, the subsequent discussion delves deeper into the subject.
György Kepes. Interthinking Art + Science
Tuesday, 14.10.2024, 14:00
György Kepes, the visionary who coined the term "visual culture," is depicted in this film as a dynamic polymath and modernist pioneer. His influence extends beyond his roles as a designer, educator, and thinker, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to the Art and Technology Movement.
Jacques Tati - book presentation and film screening with “Tatort” actor Wolfram Koch
Wednesday, 16.10.2024 from 18:00
Jacques Tati's Monsieur Hulot, unmistakable with his pipe, umbrella and striped socks, was an ingenious slapstick creation who made audiences around the world laugh at the absurdity of life.
Wolfram Koch is one of Germany's best-known actors and has been part of the Frankfurt “Tatort” team since 2015. Together with Roman Pliske (Mitteldeutscher Verlag), he tries to uncover the special magic of Tati's films. A reading and discussion evening on October 16 from 6 p.m. as part of the B3 Festival in the ASTOR Film Lounge MyZeil about a unique comic genius. The book presentation will be followed by a screening of “The Holidays of Monsieur Hulot”.
The B3 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the incredible Margarethe von Trotta!
The countdown is on! In just under two months, from 13th to 20th October 2024, the B3 Festival of the Moving Image in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the hotspot for international, national, and local creatives and media professionals, as well as the general public. We will be showcasing the latest innovative trends in film, art, VR, games, and AI.
This year, we are making a statement for DEMOCRACY and dedicating our annual focus to this vital societal form for a variety of important reasons. On Tuesday, October 15 at 6:15 pm we will be showing “The German Sisters”.
We are excited to celebrate Italian cinema together with our partners from the Frankfurt Book Fair/THE ARTS+!
In celebration of this year's Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, Italy, B3, in partnership with the Frankfurt Book Fair/THE ARTS+, is paying homage to the remarkable film legacy of Italian filmmakers. As part of this tribute, we are posthumously honouring Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, the famed Taviani brothers, who are among Italy’s most distinguished directors and screenwriters.
We are especially honoured that Ermanno Taviani, son of Paolo Taviani, will accept the award during the B3 Opening and Award Show at the ASTOR Film Lounge in Frankfurt on 13 October 2024 at 8 pm.
As part of the celebrations, B3 will present three of the Taviani brothers' finest films at the ASTOR Film Lounge in Frankfurt from 14 to 16 October 2024.
We thank our cooperation partner, Cinecittà, for their tremendous support.
Film plus Talk with Adrian Wootton
We are thrilled to welcome our partner, Adrian Wootton OBE, CEO of Film London, who will give an insightful introduction to the Taviani brothers' cinematic legacy on 14 October 2024 at 6:15 pm.
The B3 ticket sale starts now! Get the B3 Festival Pass
You now have the opportunity to purchase a festival ticket for the Festival of the Moving Image.
The B3 Festival Pass is ticket which provides access to all exhibition areas within the ASTOR Film Lounge and on the activity area in the FoodCourt of the MyZeil Shopping Centre during the centre's opening hours from 10 am to 8 pm, from 14 to 16 October 2024. You can attend any number of film screenings and conference sessions. There is free seating in the cinema halls; there is no entitlement to admission in case of full events.
Apply for Accredition
Join us again in Frankfurt am Main. Apply for your accreditation for the new edition of the B3 Festival of the Moving Image now! Accreditation grants you unrestricted access to film screenings, exhibitions, and the B3 conference program. Take advantage of the special early bird rates and apply now!
We welcome Lara Leipholz as a new partner
In 2022 Lara Leipholz founded the Artist Management OHEY. The management represents and advises actors, public figures, content creators and talents on social media platforms. OHEY creates a holistic concept between personal and individual support, strategic development, social media, PR and brand relations.
Federico Solmi receives the B3 Honour Award in the Art category
Many years ago, we introduced Federico Solmi as an Italian artist who, in his adopted home of New York, dedicates himself to video and installation art. This is based on painting, film, and games. We described him as a methodical wanderer between media worlds in the best sense, who utilises their techniques with playful ease. We were captivated by this highly political and expressive artist with his seemingly inexhaustible energy.
Achilles
Great storytelling with impressive dialogue
We are excited to premiere Farhad Delaram's film ACHILLES as the first of our 2024 festival programme! The film takes us from Tehran to the dried-up Lake Urmia in Iran’s northwestern province of Shabestar. It is not about the mythological figure Achilles, but rather tells the story of Farid, a former filmmaker.
