Sophisticated and emotional films, exciting stories and surprising images, quick and accurate texts and translations: this is my profession.
My current films
The Legacy of Thomas Buergenthal
Thomas Buergenthal and granddaughter Laura in Berlin: “Als a child, I liberated Berlin with the Polish Army.” © Peter Petrides International Nuremberg Principles AcademyPeace Through JusticeThe Legacy Of Thomas Buergenthal A film by Sabine Jainski…
Protest Generation 2018: Apathetic or radical?
We’ll Come United Parade in Berlin, September 2017 © Marvin Kalmbach Protest Generation 2018: Apathetic or Radical? A film by Sabine Jainski and Ilona Kalmbach52 min, WDR / arte 2017Tuesday, May 22 in arte around…
“Humour and Muslims” on arte on September 28th
Filming with Egyptian Superstar Bassem Youssef in Tunis (he just came from the Emmys) Our documentary Humour and muslims will be shown in arte on September 28th at 21h50 (Germany) and…
Translations & Texts
I’m translating from English, French and Spanish into German:
- articles for newspapers and magazines (Le Monde diplomatique)
- catalogue essays
- nonfiction books
- conference papers
I’m writing (only in German):
- articles and portraits
- film treatments
Other texts, copy-editing and proof-reading on demand. I can rely on a network of wonderful colleagues for bigger tasks.
About me
I like to travel and discover new worlds –
in reality and in script.
As a filmmaker, I’m exploring the visible universe.
As a translator, I’m immerging into the worlds of others.
As a texter, I’m creating new ones.
I’ve studied comparative literature and philosophy in Germany and France.
For 30 years I’ve been working as a journalist and documentary filmmaker for German and French public TV (Arte, ARD, ZDF), museums and government agencies.
My films have been awarded with the French-German Journalism Award and the Juliane Bartel Media Award.
I’m interviewing a lot of people all over the world – not only in German, but in English, French and Spanish. I’m also translating from these languages into my mother tongue: articles, essays, books, film scripts.
Filming and texting is my daily routine.
