The more we are dedicated to preserving, rediscovering, and revitalizing archival films, the more we have to make sure that there is enough competence in dealing with analog film material in the future.

For this reason Arsenal is offering a workshop in 16mm shooting, processing, archiving, print intersection and cleaning, digitization and projection in cinema for the second time from August 31 to September 5. Arsenal members and partners will accompany the participants through the entire process: from producing a 16mm film, to digitizing it, then on to projecting it in the cinema, with added insights into archiving and caring for prints. The last day will involve a tour of the archive.

The workshop will delve into the various working areas, covering the basics with equal parts theory and practice. No previous knowledge necessary.

As part of the “German Film Festivals on Tour” program, the Brussels Goethe Institute and the BOZAR Cinema are presenting a selection of seven Berlinale Forum films, curated and introduced by Birgit Kohler. The titles on display are CASTING by Nicolas Wackerbarth, as well as BICKELS and DIESTE by Heinz Emigholz from the 2017 programme, and PREMIÈRES SOLITUDES (YOUNG SOLITUDE), AGGREGAT (AGGREGATE) by Marie Wilke and WALDHEIMS WALZER (THE WALDHEIM WALTZ) by Ruth Beckermann from this year's Forum programme.

The filmmakers Nicolas Wackerbarth, Claire Simon, Heinz Emigholz and Ruth Beckermann will be present.