Short Film Evening at the Kompass Gallery: Experience Young Film Art from Rostock
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Six Short Films, Six Perspectives on Contemporary Youth
On Friday, November 20, 2026, the Kompass Gallery in Schwerin invites you to a short film evening featuring six works by authors from the Rostock University of Music and Theatre. The event connects film analysis, regional culture, and direct exchange with filmmakers.
Young Voices of Northern German Cinema
The program includes the short films Trophy by Benjamin Hujawa, Armadeira by Betty Koschka, Descent by Hoang Quynh Nguyen, Elevator by Jakob Nilaf Engelmann, The Chaos Cleaner by David Schultes, and My Anger on Your Coffee Table by Lorena Elser and Hanna Bührig. The selection showcases the diversity of student film production ranging from social drama, everyday experiences, societal observations, to personal positioning.
Film Perspectives on Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The short films question what events and ideas inspire young people to make films. At the same time, the region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is illuminated as a cultural and biographical reference space. Between documentary closeness, fictional intensification, and experimental narrative style, a multifaceted picture of contemporary life worlds emerges.
Discussion on Social Reality and Personal Anger
Particularly intense is The Chaos Cleaner by David Schultes. The social drama tells the story of a person who participates in a reality show about decluttering apartments due to fear of eviction. As the production exploits his past for more drama, the situation spirals out of control.
The short film debut My Anger on Your Coffee Table by Lorena Elser and Hanna Bührig focuses on patriarchal media images and develops an unconventional solution proposal from it. Three of the participating filmmakers will personally present their works and engage in conversation with the audience. Thus, the screening becomes a lively artistic experience blending screen, discussion, and cultural education.
Exhibition Atmosphere Meets Cinematic Experience
The Kompass Gallery sees itself as an independent place for art and culture in Schwerin. In addition to visual arts, film screenings, readings, lectures, and chamber music events are also held there. The short film evening expands the classic exhibition atmosphere with moving images, voices, and the concentrated spatial effect of a shared film encounter.
The aesthetic experience arises not only through the individual films but also through the transition between visual storytelling and personal conversation. Those interested in film art, emerging directors, media reflection, and the regional cultural scene will enjoy an evening with diverse forms of cinematic perception.
Conclusion: Experience Short Film Art Directly and Intimately
The short film evening at the Kompass Gallery brings together six independent works and simultaneously offers insights into the themes, working methods, and attitudes of young filmmakers. The personal encounter with the authors makes the event an immediate aesthetic experience. Art and film enthusiasts should experience this special evening live in Schwerin.
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