RESTORATION

Germany 2023 — Directed by: Gudrun Gruber — 72 min — Spoken language: English — Subtitles: English — Production Company: NeoSolaris Film - Gudrun Gruber Filmproduktion — Producer: Gudrun Gruber — Script: Gudrun Gruber and Sabrina Banks — Photography: Bernd Effenberger — Editing: Sophie Oldenbourg — Sound: Andrew Mottl — Music: Dominik Giesriegl — Co-production: University of Television and Film Munich

Austrian filmmaker Gudrun Gruber, born in Leoben in 1984, studied Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and Documentary Film Directing at the University of Television and Film Munich. She directed and produced shorts and feature length documentaries in Germany, Spain, Canada and the United States, focusing on human right issues. Her films have been shown at numerous international film festivals and have received nominations and awards. Her newest documentary called “Restoration”, accompanies Detroit resident Sabrina Banks as she comes to terms with her violent past.

Festivals & Awards

2023 57. International Hofer Film Festival - Jury Mention 
2024 Diagonale Graz - Nomination
2024 DOK.fest Munich - Nomination FFF Award 
2024 Bernau Filmfestival
2024 LAHFF London Arthouse Film Festival
2024 This Human World Film Festival