Raumfahrer (2014)

Hand luggage is stuffed into a bag; one last cigarette before the guard knocks on the door. A prisoner is about to go on a journey. René is to be transported in a prison bus to another town for a court hearing. "Raumfahrer" describes the curious procedure of the transfer of a prisoner – or ‘Verschubung’ as it is known in German – from the point of view of the prisoner. It’s a case of constant stop and start in front of closed doors and gates, as well as endless periods of waiting around. As the bus travels through town and country, the world moves past René’s narrow observation slit in cinemascope. Everything seems close enough to touch and yet so very far away.

Director: Georg Nonnenmacher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Cinematography: Hajo Schomerus
Editing: Anika Simon
Production: HiHead Film (Köln)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Georg Nonnenmacher
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raumfahrer about?
Hand luggage is stuffed into a bag; one last cigarette before the guard knocks on the door. A prisoner is about to go on a journey. René is to be transported in a prison bus to another town for a court hearing. "Raumfahrer" describes the curious procedure of the transfer of a prisoner – or ‘Verschubung’ as it is known in German – from the point of view of the prisoner. It’s a case of constant stop and start in front of closed doors and gates, as well as endless periods of waiting around. As the bus travels through town and country, the world moves past René’s narrow observation slit in cinemascope. Everything seems close enough to touch and yet so very far away.
Who directed Raumfahrer?
Raumfahrer was directed by Georg Nonnenmacher.
How long is Raumfahrer?
Raumfahrer has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Raumfahrer?
Raumfahrer is a Documentary film.
Where was Raumfahrer produced?
Raumfahrer was produced in Germany.