Film Restored Visual
A piece of the action
Si̇nema Transtopia
Keynote
With: Elisa Jochum (Deutsche Kinemathek)
This fast-paced presentation discusses—and challenges—ready associations between action and film. It is designed to stimulate reflection on which associations are, by contrast, commonly overlooked. Which have historically not gotten a piece of the action? This whistle-stop tour tackles questions ranging from the colors to the noises of action, from courageous to fearful and outrageous deeds, from causes to consequences, and from its physical to its social dimensions. In doing so, this talk breaks down any restrictions on thinking of action merely within the confines of a genre.
A firework of ideas and references, this opening presentation seeks to inspire festival visitors and prepare the ground for experiencing the festival. The aim is to diversify our understanding of action in the context of film, and through this lens, of film heritage itself.
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Event details
Elisa Jochum
is a film scholar and cultural historian. She has been the Head of the Film Heritage Department (the film archive) at the Deutsche Kinemathek since 2022, and a member of the FIAF (Fédération Internationale des Archives du Film) Executive Committee since 2025. Jochum has also taught seminars on audiovisual history and archiving to the next generation of filmmakers at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg since 2020. She previously worked and did research at the Goethe-Institut, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University College London and Yale University.
About the festival
Film Restored
Under the motto “Action”, Film Restored 2025 throws a spotlight on agency and fast action in film and film history, and on the swift work of those who rescue film material. From 22 to 26 October, the film heritage festival is celebrating its tenth year. Attendees of the festival can look forward to digital restorations, workshops, talks and discussions. Films made in thirteen countries will be shown, from as early as the 1910s and up until 2000. The Prize of the Association of German Cinematheques will also be presented during the festival.