#Vorurteile

Impressions

This short film series explores questions of violence, identity and personal responsibility through stories shaped by the realities of migration. While each film stands on its own, together they portray different moments in the lives of people navigating belonging, pressure, prejudice and the expectations placed upon them.

The films move through private, social and personal spaces: from violence within relationships, to conflicts among young people searching for recognition, to the internal struggles of a young man confronting the consequences of his own choices. In each story, migration forms part of the background — influencing experiences, opportunities and perceptions — without defining the characters entirely.

Rather than offering simple answers, the series invites reflection on how silence, social pressure and individual decisions interact. It asks how cycles of violence and frustration emerge, and how they might be broken.

Across these three perspectives, the series highlights a central idea: while circumstances shape our paths, the choices we make still carry power — for ourselves, for others and for the communities we are part of.

Details

Language: German, Turkish
Suptitles: German
Genre: Short Films

Breaking the Silence

#GewaltAnFrauenKenntKeineHerkunft

This short film addresses domestic violence and the abuse of power within relationships. While cultural influences can shape behaviors, violence belongs to no culture. It is a violation that occurs across societies, backgrounds and social classes.
The film aims to raise awareness, encourage reflection and remind us that silence only protects the abuser.

Credits

Production

Spinning Gear Films

Cast

Hüseyin| Serhat Doğan
Ayse | Gülistan Keleş
Friend on the street | Samer Acbadri

Crew

Music & Credits

Musik ALISIA from Pixabay “Trap Action”

Musik Abspann „Get Ballsy“ by BØhm

Sponsors & Special Thanks

Special Thanks:

Vienna Film Comission
Everyone Involved

MAKING-OF

This film was created with the dedication of an incredible team working both in front of and behind the camera. Everyone involved contributed their time and effort voluntarily, united by a shared belief that storytelling can help raise awareness and inspire change. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life.

Who Do You Want To Be?

#WerWillstDuSein

Violence among young people often emerges from group pressure, insecurity or the search for recognition.
This film asks a simple but powerful question:
When violence happens, who do you choose to be, the one who strikes, the one who follows, the one who looks away, or the one who intervenes?
It is a call for reflection, responsibility and civil courage.

Credits

Production

Spinning Gear Films

Cast

Crew

Music & Credits

Musik ALISIA from Pixabay “Trap Action”

Musik Abspann „Get Ballsy“ by BØhm

Sponsors & Special Thanks

Special Thanks:

Vienna Film Comission
Everyone Involved

MAKING-OF

This film would not have been possible without the passion and commitment of our entire team. Everyone participated voluntarily and without payment, driven by the shared goal of creating a project that encourages young people to reflect, speak up and take responsibility.

The Winning Loser

#MachWasAusDir

This short film explores the life of a young man caught between pride, frustration and missed opportunities.
While many young people face prejudice and structural barriers, the film also raises an important question: how do our own decisions shape our future?
Between excuses and opportunity lies a choice.

Credits

Production

Spinning Gear Films

Cast

Crew

Music & Credits

Musik ALISIA from Pixabay “Trap Action”

Musik Abspann „Get Ballsy“ by BØhm

Sponsors & Special Thanks

Special Thanks:

Vienna Film Comission
Everyone Involved

MAKING-OF

This project was made possible by a group of passionate people who believed in the message behind the film. Every person involved – actors, crew and supporters – contributed voluntarily and with great dedication to create a story meant to spark discussion and reflection.