Trailer
Year
2024
Length
4 x 45 min
Directors
Anne Breer, Thorsten Ernst, Negar Ghalamzan, Christopher Kaufmann, Banu Kepenek, Onur Kepenek, Max Rainer, Nele Thumser
Hiphop – Made in Germany
A look at German history and music history through the lens of hiphop.
Moving from subculture to mainstream, from authenticity to commercialism, and from the charming town of Heidelberg to the bustling metropolises of Germany, German hiphop has undergone constant evolution over the past 40 years.
Since its inception, rap has been a consistent mirror reflecting and commenting on our society. Whether tackling issues like sexism, racism, antisemitism, or responding to major events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the current corona crisis, rap adapts, captures the spirit of the time, and offers critique that often sparks polarization.
The documentary series “Hiphop – Made in Germany” centers around the road movie concept. An iconic 1984 Mercedes-Benz takes on the role of our nostalgic setting, German history serves as our guiding navigation system, and the driving force behind our journey is the dynamic fabric of hip-hop culture.
Behind the wheel, a diverse mix of rap legends, newcomers, and scene icons traverse the landscape of hip-hop history. Simultaneously, they reflect on German history and their own personal narratives through the rear-view mirror.
Featuring prominent figures such as Eko Fresh, König Boris, Eunique, Liz, Smudo, Ebow, Denyo, Toni-L, Schwesta Ewa, Kitty Kat, T-Low, along with insights from Gregor Gysi, Michel Friedman, and others, the docu-series offers a captivating exploration of the intertwined narratives of German hip-hop and its cultural and historical context.
Directed by
Tuan Lam, Yves Simard
Cinematographer
Peter Thompson, Alexander Campbell
Edited by
Oliver Szyza
Music
Eike Hosenfeld, Ingo Ludwig Frenzel, Moritz Denis
Spreaker
Romanus Fuhrmann
Graphics
Bitteschön.tv
Colour grading
Christine Hiam
Sound
Maxim Romasevic, Henry Uhl
Expert advice by
Dr. Andreas Läufer, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe
Dr. Klemens Pütz, Antarctic Research Trust
Prof. Dr. Angelika Brandt, Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Goethe Universität Frankfurt
Dr. Helena Herr, Universität Hamburg
Producer
Kerstin Meyer-Beetz, Spencer Stoner
Archive and Research
Pepa Kistner, Julia Krampe, James Muir, Peter Thompson
Postproduction
Xavier Agudo
Co-producer
Rachel Antony
Production Management
Kathrin Isberner (GBF), Katharina Krohmann (ZDF)
Editor
Marita Hübinger
Editorial Assistant
Nicole Schmode
Executive Producer
Christian Beetz
A production by Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion
In co-production with Greenstone TV
Produced for ZDF
In association with ARTE
Sales & distribution
- Press kit
- Press photos
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„Just in diesem Moment überraschen uns die aus dem Theaterbereich stammenden jungen Regisseure Hans Block und Moritz Riesewieck mit einem erstaunlichen Dokumentarfilm, der seit Monaten Publikum und Kritik auf den wichtigsten Festivals der Welt elektrisiert. Völlig zu Recht: Es ist, als würden einem die Scheuklappen weggerissen, als sähe man das, was sich seit Jahren direkt vor unseren Augen abspielt, zum ersten Mal unverschleiert... eine fesselnde ,Doku noir' mit höchstem Anspruch...Dieser Film müsste an allen Schulen gezeigt werden.“
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
17.05.2018
