Rundgang der KHM 2026: Filme von Studierenden (Programm 6)

The film program for Rundgang 2026 features a total of 42 films by KHM students, which will be shown in 13 program blocks. The lineup includes feature films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, and hybrid forms of cinematic storytelling of varying lengths. The filmmakers will be present at the screenings and will provide insights into the conception and production of their films afterward.

Friday, July 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
KHM Auditorium, Filzengraben 2, 50676 Cologne
Moderator: Prof. Nanouk Leopold

“For My Sake”
Fabian Rieke (Director & Screenplay)
Documentary, 2026, 79 min.
“For My Sake” is a conversation about dying between my grandmother Helga and me. Helga has cancer. This will likely be her last year. I’m visiting her more often now and bringing my camera along. As we do so, we ask ourselves: How can dying be a harmonious experience? An inner conflict accompanies us throughout: On the one hand, Helga wishes to pass away peacefully and accept death. But there’s also the instinct for self-preservation. Can that really be turned off when the moment comes? And there’s still time until then, isn’t there? The film captures snapshots of letting go and saying goodbye—between the living room and the nursing home, final steps, poems, and breaths.