Essen Light Fes­ti­val

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#11 | love and war | Projection

Jakob Fälling und Ole Samsøe, Denmark

"love and war" is a non-fictional work about the war in Ukraine. It consists of more than 120 drawings and animations based on interviews conducted with six Ukrainians on the ground last autumn. The main focus is on how the war has affected their relationships with their loved ones. The result is tragic, funny, surprising and life-affirming stories. Stories that open doors to ordinary people living in extraordinary circumstances.

Playing time: from dusk till 10 pm | Fridays and Saturdays until 11:00 pm

Location: Marktkirche Essen

love and war at Marktkirche | © Rosalyn Heiß / EMG

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Essen will shine brighter than ever as part of the IMAGINE PEACE Project — a European Union co-funded collaboration celebrating cultural diversity, peace, and sustainability across five European cities: Brixen Waterlight Festival, Essen Light Festival, Copenhagen Light Fest, Fjord Oslo and Visualia Festival Pula.

7 Artworks will be shown among the 5 European Light Festivals starting this September until April 2027.

Join us as we illuminate the path toward a better tomorrow through transnational art, community, and connection.

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