Kim Suckle, Honey Suckle Company 1995
Vredeber Albrecht, Galerie berlintokyo
Jim Avignon
Patrick Zollinger, U-Kunst, Galerie Radio Berlin
Beth Coleman & Howard Goldkrand, Sound.lab NYC
Director Lucian Busse
Jan Edler
Nina Rhode
Captain Space Sex & Lemmy 1998
The film
Berlin in the 1990s: amongst great political change and in the shadow of ultra-commercialized Techno culture, there existed a parallel universe, now mostly forgotten, but defining for the feeling and lifestyle of the city: the world of basement bars and off-creatives.
After the Wall fell, a lively and very motley scene of young people used the vacant houses and apartments in Berlin-Mitte as a stage for living and celebrating their sense of easygoing freedom. Long-term success was not an important category – people lived their lives from one event to the next experiment, playfully de-establishing art and its market imperatives.
The film BERLINIZED - Sexy on Ice takes you on a tour to 1990s’ Berlin-Mitte, both capturing and reflecting on this very unique feeling at a certain place in time. Filmmaker Lucian Busse, an active protagonist of this era, took his camera everywhere to document the changing cityscape, the art scene, clubs, concerts, and also the many construction sites where free space was filled up with ever-new, ever-the-same, faceless office buildings.
Berlinized is a metaphor for the infectious creative pulse, the slightly rough, carefree spirit that has always been and still is characteristic of Berlin.
The film is inspired not so much by melancholy longing for times past, but by a perspective that draws the connection to the Here and Now. Lucian Busse searched for the protagonists from back then – and found them. In interviews, they describe their current view on the 1990s: how did the creative impulses and experiences during this short window of temporary freedom shape their lives? And how much of that freedom can still be found in the relatively neat and tidy Berlin of today?
The answers may be as diverse as the protagonists themselves … but they leave the viewer and time traveler with the desire for action, for keeping the creative spark alive.
And that’s why we need you:
You can help us kindle a fire with that spark – for if the film is to get on the big screen (which is where it belongs), it still needs some crucial work: color matching, Dolby mix, and mastering. We need your support to transport the warmth, vivacity and expressiveness of the material into the present.
And it’s not only the filmmakers who want to see their vision come true – many of the protagonists believe in it and are contributing to our cause. That’s why we can offer you exclusive tickets to the screen premiere, a 7” with the first song from Lucy Honeychurch’s film score and “Minsc” by Mina on the B-side, a lithography and two screen prints, both extremely limited editions by Jim Avignon, and the Berlinized Special: the Radio Bar in your own living room or any other place of your choice.
Pick your favorite and share the sparks that are still illuminating Berlin in all the different parts of the city!
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Sponsor rewards
Our deepest gratitude for your support!
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05.01.2012 (22:22) corrado&francesca:
Alles Gute, man! von Corrado & Francesca!
02.12.2011 (18:18) rosalinde:
da würd man sich freuen!
Vielen Dank für die Unterstützung!
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Dankes-Postkarte vom Regisseur an Dich!
A thank-you note (postcard) from the director
Supporters » 5
Filmplakat signiert vom Regisseur (ihr merkt schon: hier geht's los mit Handsignierung)
(bei Versand bitte 5 euro dazu, 12 außerhalb DE)
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A signed copy of the film poster (you guessed right:
this is where the hand-signing starts!).
Please add 5 Euros for shipping, 12 Euros for
international shipping outside Germany
Supporters » 4
Limited to 30 units, 26 still available
7" Vinyl Single "Lost beyond recal" ein Stück aus dem Filmsoundtrack von Lucyhoneychurch und auf der B Seite "Minsc" der legendären Band Mina, frisch gemixt - wie ein "Sexy an Eis".
(bei Versand bitte 5 euro dazu, 12 außerhalb DE)
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7” vinyl single “Lost Beyond Recall”, a song from the original film score by Lucy Honeychurch, and “Minsc” by the legendary Mina, freshly remixed (like a Sexy on Ice), on the B-side. Please add 5 Euros for shipping, 12 Euros for international shipping outside Germany
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Limited to 50 units, 49 still available
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films
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A ticket to the big-screen premiere
Supporters » 4
Limited to 50 units, 46 still available
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films, & 7" Vinyl & Filmplakat
(bei Versand bitte 5 euro dazu, 12 außerhalb DE)
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A ticket to the big-screen premiere & 7” vinyl single & film poster.
Please add 5 Euros for shipping, 12 Euros for international shipping
outside Germany
Supporters » 1
Limited to 50 units, 49 still available
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films (signiert), & 7" Vinyl (signiert - von wem, das entscheidet ihr) & Filmplakat (auch signiert) (bei Versand bitte 5 euro dazu, 12 außerhalb DE)
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A ticket to the big-screen premiere (signed) & 7” vinyl single (signed – you decide by whom) & film poster (also signed). Please add 5 Euros for shipping, 12 Euros for international shipping outside Germany
Supporters » 2
Limited to 25 units, 23 still available
Eine original handsignierte und frisch gefertigte Litographie von Jim Avignon
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films und ein signiertes Filmplakat
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An original, freshly produced and signed lithography by Jim Avignon, a ticket to the big-screen premiere and a signed film poster.
Supporters » 0
Limited to 25 units, 25 still available
Ein Siebdruck auf Kachel von Jim Avignon. Auch ganz frisch + handsigniert.
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films und ein signiertes Filmplakat
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A screen print on tile by Jim Avignon, also fresh from the press, no screen printer, and hand signed, a ticket to the big-screen premiere and a signed film poster.
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Limited to 10 units, 10 still available
Jetzt kommts: Ein Siebdruck auf "GoldKachel" von Jim Avignon - natürlich ganz frisch gefertigt und handsigniert.
Eine Karte für die Kinopremiere des Films und ein signiertes Filmplakat
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The big one: a screen print on “gold tile” by Jim Avignon – naturally, very fresh and specially made for you, AND signed. Plus: a ticket to the big-screen premiere and a signed film poster.
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Limited to 10 units, 10 still available
Im Mai 2012 kommt die legendäre Radiobar für eine Nacht zu dir nach Hause oder an einem aussergewöhnlichen Ort Deiner Wahl.
Jim Avignon stellt in Deiner Wohnung seine Bilder aus und signiert deinen Kühlschrank. Dazu gibt's ein tolles DJ - Set mit dem Intrepid Traveler und die mobile Coctailbar von Patrick Zollinger versorgt deine Gäste mit aufregenden Drinks aus coolen Gefäßen.
Ausserdem, für die Wand ein Filmplakat, für den Plattenspieler eine Vinyl 7'' und zwei Karten für die Kinopremiere des Films.
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The huge one: in May 2012, the legendary Radio Bar will come to your home or to an unusual place of your choice. Jim Avignon will show his art in your living room and sign your fridge. Also included: a unique DJ set with the Intrepid Traveler and thrilling cocktails in cool glasses/containers from Patrick Zollinger’s mobile cocktail bar. Plus, a film poster for your wall, a 7” for your stereo, and two tickets to the big-screen premiere.
Supporters » 0
Limited to 3 units, 3 still available
Lucian Busse, geboren 1966 in Stuttgart, lebt seit 1987 in Berlin. Seit 1995 arbeitet er als freier Cutter, Kameramann und Regisseur für verschiedene Sendeanstalten wie ARD (WDR/RBB/NDR/SWR), ZDF, Arte und diverse freie Produktionsfirmen in Berlin. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt seit 2000 im Dokumentarfilm und der Reportage.
Seit den frühen neunziger Jahren beschäftigt er sich dokumentarisch mit Musik-Subkulturen. Zwischen 1997 und 2002 tourte er mit seiner Live-Kino-Konzert-Show Alien TV #1 von Berlin bis New York.
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Lucian Busse, born in Stuttgart in 1966 and moved to Berlin in 1987. Since 1995, he has been working as freelance editor, cinematographer, and director for the broadcasting stations ARD, ZDF, Arte, as well as several independent production companies in Berlin. Since 2000, he has been focusing on documentaries and reportage. In the early 1990s, he began documenting music sub-cultures. Between 1997 and 2002, he toured with his live cinema concert show Alien TV#1 from Berlin to New York.
