GENERATION TOCHTER

CLARA (17) has been living in hiding for years. Her mother DAGMAR is a wanted former member of the left-wing terror group RAF, who earns a living robbing stores and security vans. After a job goes sideways both women have to flee. SAMIRA, a longtime family friend and second mother to Clara, provides them with a place to stay.

Not long after their arrival, the three women are faced with danger, when Dagmar's past catches up with her. A CROOKED COP, whom Dagmar has a history with, has evidence he uses to blackmail them. He forces her to commit further robberies - a task the aging criminal struggles to do and she soon needs the help of Clara and Samira. As time passes, Clara takes on more and more responsibility.
The young woman begins to take advantage of the freedom she has carved out for herself. She explores the city of Berlin and her own identity. Visiting a nightclub, she meets ALEYNA. Soon Clara comes to the realization that one of the stores she robbed with her mother was owned by Aleyna’s parents, who are now on the brink of financial ruin. To overcome the seemingly hopeless circumstances Clara and Aleyna band together.
A coming-of-age story of love and emancipation unfolds, told as an action thriller.

Who is our audience?

Our coming-of-age thriller depicts an isolated child’s development into being a strong, independent woman.
The film addresses…
…teenagers, dealing with the difficulties of becoming adults.
…young adults, gaining their independence.
…youthful people of all ages.
…anyone interested in controversial societal issues: from the almost forgotten RAF, over the turbulent Berlin club scene to problems migrants face living in Germany.
Our innovative approach in producing this film also creates new perspectives for (aspiring) filmmakers.

Our motivation

Our goal is to make a feature film with a unique story and production style. We want to show that equality and representation of women in filmmaking are not obstacles, but a chance for the industry.
This project gives us the opportunity to gain experience in filmmaking, to gain connections for the future and to try new ideas in collaborative working. We want to facilitate breaking into the film industry, especially for women. Our approach enables us to address issues that usually don’t get much attention, but are important to our generation. To achieve these goals, we are willing to invest all of our spare time.

What are our plans for this movie?

As soon as it’s finished – hopefully by the end of 2021 – we will be submitting our film to national and international film festivals. There will also be a number of small, informal screenings for friends and family in cinemas and at universities. Everyone involved in the films’ making will receive their own copy for private viewing. The ultimate dream would be a theatrical release.

GENERATION TOCHTER is an ambitious project. More than 80 young people are working collectively to produce a feature length film. Most of us are students and/or have jobs. We are looking to create a space for all those interested in working on producing a movie. All of the work on this project is unpaid and voluntary. We have neither significant financing, nor connections to the film industry. But we have the hope to make a film that breaks conventional boundaries of filmmaking. With a feminist approach and unique aesthetic this film is produced in a collective with a female majority. Women also play most of the leading roles. Furthermore, the film depicts a love story between two young women, without the focus of the film being on the fact, that the relationship is same sex. We hope to play a part in normalizing the depiction of LGBTQ+ relationships in German-language cinema. We are exploring and portraying structures and ideas that don’t usually get much attention to be able to present you, the viewers, with a film that isn’t restricted by convention. If you identify with our values please consider supporting us and become an active part in realizing change. Thank you!

Filmmaking is expensive. Unfortunately, as young, independent filmmakers we don’t have the financial resources to realize this project on our own. We try to save money wherever possible, without the diminishing quality of the film and come up with creative ways to do so. All members of the collective – even the actors and actresses – work without compensation. Unfortunately, materials, transportation, equipment and catering are not for free. We are now entering the second phase of shooting. While mainly indoor scenes were filmed during the first phase, we are now shooting the outdoor ones. This means that there will be additional costs. Streets will have to be blocked, licenses for (prop) guns paid for and stunts performed, to ensure an exciting viewing experience. This is why we need your support.
This is a rough estimate of the split of costs from your Crowdfunding contribution:
General production costs (i.e. power etc.) = 12%
Logistics (i.e. rental trucks etc.) = 12%
Scenography (i.e. weapons etc.) = 26%
Stunts (i.e. street blocking, safety measures etc.) = 50%