La Graciosa – Canary Dreams: Special cinema premiere with director in Bielefeld
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La Graciosa at Lichtwerk: An island story comes very close
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the documentary film La Graciosa – Canary Dreams celebrates its special screening for the cinema premiere at Lichtwerk Bielefeld. The event combines impressive landscape images with a personal encounter: Director Dirk Szuszies is on site and accompanies the cinema premiere.
Between island idyll and profound change
La Graciosa is considered the smallest inhabited island of the Canaries. The film focuses on Caleta de Sebo, the only inhabited village on the island with around 600 residents. Karin Kaper and Dirk Szuszies have known La Graciosa for more than 30 years and observe how the former fishing village is changing under the influence of tourism.
Personal stories instead of ordinary travel film
The camera follows the people who shape life on La Graciosa. Strong women, long-time residents, and newcomers share stories about home, community, and the challenges of living in transition. The film also focuses on equality, municipal self-governance, the loss of traditions, and respectful interaction with the older generation.
Conservation, climate change, and responsible travel
The event appeals to culture-interested cinema guests as well as travel enthusiasts and people interested in sustainable tourism. Environmental and nature conservation, climate change, and the question of ecologically sustainable tourism are important thematic layers. This transforms the cinema screening into an event experience with social depth.
Atmosphere at Lichtwerk
Great camera shots, musical composition, and sound design create an intense event atmosphere. Lichtwerk offers the appropriate setting for this special cinema evening between travel film, documentation, and personal director's talk. The audience's mood thrives on the closeness to the filmmakers and on the shared reflection about the future of a unique island community.
Conclusion: A cinema evening with wanderlust and attitude
The cinema premiere of La Graciosa – Canary Dreams promises striking images, touching life stories, and direct exchange with director Dirk Szuszies. Those who appreciate travel films with social relevance, authentic island portraits, and special cinema moments will experience an evening of wanderlust, reflection, and sustainable impression at Lichtwerk.
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