Paths in the circle - 50 years of regional reform - David Loscher and Sina Ebell

The essay film allowed citizens, former local politicians and administrative staff to recount their memories of the largest administrative reform in the Federal Republic of Germany - with a particular focus on the founding of the new district of Steinfurt. An academic perspective categorised the reform process historically and shed light on its democratic dimension - particularly with regard to participation and identity formation. This resulted in a multi-faceted picture of the territorial reform and its effects.

Project location: Steinfurt district

PATHS IN A CIRCLE - TRAILER

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© Sina Ebell und David Loscher
© Sina Ebell und David Loscher
© Sina Ebell und David Loscher

SCHEDULE

October to December 24: Research, discussions
January to April 25: Creation of the essay film
Sat. 10 May, 11 a.m.: Film premiere and discussion as part of the presentation week | Heimatverein Greven

For better planning, please register in advance.

Additional date: 12 May, 8 p.m.: Screening and film discussion | Schlosstheater, Münster

"Reenactments are a performative and cultural time machine. [...] The project is intended to make history physically tangible and at the same time serve as a platform for a reference between past and present." - Chryssa Tsampazi

THE ARTIST

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David Loscher, born in 1982, began his career as a media artist with a Baden-Württemberg scholarship at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He graduated with honours in media art and scenography from the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design in 2014. His media art work focuses on video, sound and performance. Loscher lives in Baudenbach, Bavaria.

Sina Ebell, born in 1984, is an actress and director from Gelsenkirchen. After training as an actress at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, she went on to work on stage and in front of the camera as a freelancer. In 2018, Ebell received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and Science NRW. Since then, she has integrated audiovisual means into her theatre and art productions, which are largely characterised by collage and contextualisation.