World on Board (2019)

Germany, as seen from the water. The landscape passes by in epic tranquillity as the audience immerses itself in the world of barge shipping. The top permitted speed for smaller watercraft is specified in the inland waterways regulations as a maximum of 15 km/h. A woman is along for the ride on Germany’s rivers and canals, with plenty of time to explore this little-known cosmos. In the end, the director dreams of a life on board and endeavours to find her place in the predominantly male domain. Welt an Bord is a hybrid of documentary and narrative film. The basic conditions are set by the limited space on the barge and the work that must be done. Kathrin Resetarits embodies the alter ego of director Eva Könnemann, while she herself takes charge of the cinematography. Together they accepted the captain’s invitation to join in this other life. What kind of life is it anyway? Resetarits/Könnemann listen and work their way through fiction and reality.

Director: Eva Könnemann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alexander Gheorghiu, Eva Könnemann
Editing: Eva Könnemann
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

short film

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More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World on Board about?
Germany, as seen from the water. The landscape passes by in epic tranquillity as the audience immerses itself in the world of barge shipping. The top permitted speed for smaller watercraft is specified in the inland waterways regulations as a maximum of 15 km/h. A woman is along for the ride on Germany’s rivers and canals, with plenty of time to explore this little-known cosmos. In the end, the director dreams of a life on board and endeavours to find her place in the predominantly male domain. Welt an Bord is a hybrid of documentary and narrative film. The basic conditions are set by the limited space on the barge and the work that must be done. Kathrin Resetarits embodies the alter ego of director Eva Könnemann, while she herself takes charge of the cinematography. Together they accepted the captain’s invitation to join in this other life. What kind of life is it anyway? Resetarits/Könnemann listen and work their way through fiction and reality.
Who directed World on Board?
World on Board was directed by Eva Könnemann.
Who stars in World on Board?
World on Board stars Kathrin Resetarits, Kai Wöhlke, Ron Van der Putten.
How long is World on Board?
World on Board has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is World on Board?
World on Board is a Documentary film.
Where was World on Board produced?
World on Board was produced in Germany.