CHASING HOPE: PREMIERE IN BERLIN

With a sold-out theater, “CHASING HOPE – The Other Perspective” celebrated its Berlin premiere at Moviemento on October 27. Before the film, distributor Stephan Winkler welcomed director Sandra Kaudelka and protagonist Johannes Müller. Following the screening, a lively audience discussion moderated by Irina Bondas ensued, covering conflict photography, the responsibility of looking, the psychological consequences of working in war zones—and whether images actually bring about change.

Kaudelka recounted how a trip to war-torn Sarajevo sparked her interest in crisis journalism. Years later, she came across a profile of Müller, who works as a communications manager and spends his free time as a conflict photographer. His unusual life story served as the inspiration for the film.

The conversation took a particularly personal turn when Müller spoke about the psychological strain of his work and his experiences during the battles for Mosul. He also talked about his trauma therapy and emphasized how important it is to seek professional help. When asked what impact his images can have, he replied, “If, after an exhibition or a film, even just one person walks out and says, ‘I want to do something’—then it was worth it.”

Munich Premiere on October 28
Today, October 28, at 6:30 p.m., the film will be shown at the Monopol Kino in Munich. Sandra Kaudelka and Johannes Müller will be there in person.

“CHASING HOPE – A Different Perspective” opens nationwide in theaters on November 12, 2026. To mark the film's release, the director and the protagonist will attend select screenings as part of a theater tour featuring post-screening discussions.