Main programme  

Waste on the shores, waste on the mountains. On ocean floors and deep down in the earth. Matter Out of Place is a film about rubbish, which has spread across the world, to the most remote corners of the planet. Nikolaus Geyrhalter follows the traces of our rubbish across the planet and sheds light on the endless struggle of people to gain control over the vast quantities of waste.

Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Nikolaus Geyrhalter is one of the most renowned Austrian documentary filmmakers. He is famous for his unmistakable style, which draws on calm, carefully framed wide shots with an eye for geometric compositions. Geyrhalter tried to get into a film school three times but was rejected. His retrospectives were held in Paris, Berlin, many important documentary film festivals.

Awards

ZagrebDox Big Stamp award in Regional Competition, 2023
Locarno International Film Festival Pardo Verde WWF, 2023