30 years "Die Eisbrecher"

Documentary · 2025 · 24 min

The film tells the 30-year story of the inclusive band “Eisbrecher” from the Hannoversche Werkstätten, combining interviews, archive footage, and current recordings into a vivid portrait of their creative work. It highlights the band’s founding, early performances, key milestones such as their concert in Poland and the production of their first CD, as well as challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributions from musicians including Christof Stein-Schneider, along with insights into rehearsals, auditions, and the group’s strong sense of community, showcase the band’s ongoing development. The film culminates in their energetic performance at the Fährmannsfest. It underscores how “Eisbrecher” has embodied cultural diversity, inclusion, and musical passion for decades.

The full film is available on request via a private link.

Credits

Director, Editor
Simeon Schmidt
Assistant Director
Andreas Barthel
Camera
Simeon Schmidt, Andreas Barthel
Production
Fabian Watermann, Andreas Barthel, Simeon Schmidt
Interviews
Christian Kunz, Christof Stein-Schneider, Stephan Weil
Vocals
Stefan E., Daniel S., Fabian W.
Drums
Stamatis S.
Guitar
Christopher S.
Keyboard
Marcus S.
Bass, Band Leader
Fabian Watermann
Guitar, Support
Frank G.
New members: Keyboard
Tanja B.
New members: Guitar
Anne D.
New members: Vocals
Manuel K., Sebastian P., Guilherme B.
In cooperation with
Hannoversche Werkstätten
Funded by
Landeshauptstadt Hannover, Kulturbüro
Poster: 30 years "Die Eisbrecher"

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