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As a species we need the tactile, we need the physical, we need the tangible...On this episode we dive into a topic that is firmly after our very hearts.  Humans are analogue. We're literally sick of the digital world engulfing us. People are yearning for real things and authenticity. To put it simply, this film about the revenge of analog. And the eccentric, crazy Austrian scientist, who saved the world's last Polaroid factory - just when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. An entertaining underdog story of a very modern Don Quixote, shot on 35mm. And a sumptuous invitation to fall in love with real things again.Now available on VOD and select theatres 'An Impossible Project' reminds us of the importance of holding on to what was; while modern innovation and technology moves so fast.  It's the eternal lesson that we have to remember where we've been in order to appreciate where we going.  We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with director Jens Meurer about the genesis of the project, what he discovered along, the challenges of shooting in 35 mm and so very much more!

As a species we need the tactile, we need the physical, we need the tangible... On this episode we dive into a topic that is firmly after our very hearts. Humans are analogue. We're literally sick of the digital world engulfing us. People are yearning for real things and authenticity. To put it simply, this film about the revenge of analog. And the eccentric, crazy Austrian scientist, who saved the world's last Polaroid factory - just when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. An entertaining underdog story of a very modern Don Quixote, shot on 35mm. And a sumptuous invitation to fall in love with real things again. Now available on VOD and select theatres 'An Impossible Project' reminds us of the importance of holding on to what was; while modern innovation and technology moves so fast. It's the eternal lesson that we have to remember where we've been in order to appreciate where we going. We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with director Jens Meurer about the genesis of the project, what he discovered along, the challenges of shooting in 35 mm and so very much more!

In The Seats With...Jens Meurer and 'An Impossible Project'

An Impossible Project.On this episode we are joined by Jens Meurer . Jens is a Berlin-based filmmaker who first directed documentaries in the Soviet Union, South Africa, Israel and the USA, and then produced the Oscar-nominated The Last Station; Paul Verhoeven's Black Book; Russian Ark; and Carlos, which received a Golden Globe in 2011.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme

An Impossible Project. On this episode we are joined by Jens Meurer . Jens is a Berlin-based filmmaker who first directed documentaries in the Soviet Union, South Africa, Israel and the USA, and then produced the Oscar-nominated The Last Station; Paul Verhoeven's Black Book; Russian Ark; and Carlos, which received a Golden Globe in 2011. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Markandme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/Markandme</a>

Episode 129: Jens Meurer 

PODCAST | Matt Micucci interviews Jens Meurer, director of the film An Impossible Project. To listen to the interview, click on the ► icon on the right, just above the picture An interview with Jens Meurer, director of An Impossible Project, presented in the Deep Focus strand of the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam. This documentary could be described as a love letter to all things analogue, which revolves around a man named Doc, who saved the last Polaroid factory. Meurer talks with us about how he met doc, whether he shares his same passion for analogue and why he decided to shoot this documentary on 35 mm. He also talks about one of the things he believes this film is truly about — the importance of preserving things before they fade away. An Impossible Project: Dr. Florian ‘Doc’ Kaps had always been fascinated by analogue image and sound recording mediums, but it wasn’t until the very last Polaroid factory was threatened by demolition in the wake of the digital revolution that he swung into action, determined to save the famous instant photography device. However, this eccentric Austrian proved not to have much of a business brain. During the few years that this energetic documentary follows Doc, a shift in the zeitgeist occurs and other analogue lovers come to the fore. A small group swims powerfully against the tide, freeing themselves from the tech giants who hold us in their uncomfortable grasp. To discover more about the festival, click here. ﻿ Jens Meurer – An Impossible Project #IFFR2020 was first posted on February 2, 2020 at 11:51 pm.©2015 "Fred English Channel". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at radio@fred.fm

PODCAST | Matt Micucci interviews Jens Meurer, director of the film An Impossible Project. To listen to the interview, click on the ► icon on the right, just above the picture An interview with Jens Meurer, director of An Impossible Project, presented in the Deep Focus strand of the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam. This documentary could be described as a love letter to all things analogue, which revolves around a man named Doc, who saved the last Polaroid factory. Meurer talks with us about how he met doc, whether he shares his same passion for analogue and why he decided to shoot this documentary on 35 mm. He also talks about one of the things he believes this film is truly about — the importance of preserving things before they fade away. An Impossible Project: Dr. Florian ‘Doc’ Kaps had always been fascinated by analogue image and sound recording mediums, but it wasn’t until the very last Polaroid factory was threatened by demolition in the wake of the digital revolution that he swung into action, determined to save the famous instant photography device. However, this eccentric Austrian proved not to have much of a business brain. During the few years that this energetic documentary follows Doc, a shift in the zeitgeist occurs and other analogue lovers come to the fore. A small group swims powerfully against the tide, freeing themselves from the tech giants who hold us in their uncomfortable grasp. To discover more about the festival, <a href="https://iffr.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. ﻿ <a href="http://www.fred.fm/uk/jens-meurer-an-impossible-project-iffr2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jens Meurer – An Impossible Project #IFFR2020</a> was first posted on February 2, 2020 at 11:51 pm. ©2015 "<a href="http://www.fred.fm/uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred English Channel</a>". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at radio@fred.fm

Jens Meurer – An Impossible Project #IFFR2020