
ONLY HUMAN I
The first episode of the documentary series “Only Human” introduces the moving stories of refugees. Their escape from their native countries, their journey to hope, through danger and desperation and their challenging start in an unfamiliar culture.
When Germany opened its borders to refugees six years ago, the non-profit organization “music4everybody! e.V.” initiated a series of musical projects with young refugees and native peers. These projects use art to create a safe space, where they could get closer and learn more about themselves and one another. With the guidance of professional coaches and social workers, these musical
projects focus on building bridges between people from a variety of cultural backgrounds through the process of creating art together. The artistic modes of expression, such as singing, acting, and dancing, require a deep and trusting connection with oneself and others. Therefore, they are particularly powerful in building bridges between cultures and individuals.
Conversation with Director Katerina Giannakopoulou and the creative team
ARTIKEL vom Bundesminesterium für Migration
AWARDS
12 th Social World Film Festival – ONLY HUMAN
– Best Screenplay
– Best Cinematography
79. Festspiele in Cannes – ONLY HUMAN
– Press Conference
10 th Human Rights Film Festival Berlin – ONLY HUMAN
– Pitch Open Societies
18 th Reel HeART International Film Festival – ONLY HUMAN
– Best Documentary
Oniros Film Festival – ONLY HUMAN
– Best Social Justice Film
– Best Director
– Best Documentary
15 th Wild Sound Film Festival – ONLY HUMAN
– Best Film
– Best Screenplay
Art Film Awards – ONLY HUMAN
– Best Documentary
– Best Director
CREDITS
Director: Katerina Giannakopoulou
Dramaturgy: Katerina Giannakopoulou & Claudia Scarpatetti
Director of Photography: Lars Pölöskey
1st Assistant Camera: Niclas Bosch
Aerials: Niclas Bosch & Matteo Sant’Unione
Scenery: Markus Schaffrath
Editor: Johannes Dreyer
Sounddesign | Grading: Lars Pölöskey
Re-recording: Henning Großmann
Original Soundtrack: Vincent Heinen, Marius Kirsten, Elena Lenzen, Jean-Marc Lorber
Producer: Stephi Siebert
Assistant Producer: Jesper Harder & Anne Vogel
Vocal Coach: Tanja Brunner
Dance Coach: Adrián Castelló
Poster Designer: Andrea Lechler – sightworks