When does the screening take place?

The special screening begins on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 18:30 and ends, according to the event entry, at 21:00.

Where will La Graciosa - Canary Dreams be shown?

The screening takes place at Lichtwerk in Ravensberger Park 7 in 33607 Bielefeld.

Who directed the documentary film?

The cinema documentary film is by Karin Kaper and Dirk Szuszies.

Is a director present on-site?

Yes, director Dirk Szuszies will be personally present at the special screening.

How long is the film?

The official film page of Lichtwerk indicates a runtime of 115 minutes.

What themes does the film address?

The film addresses among other things the transformation of the island, sustainable tourism, nature and environmental protection, equality, climate change, and the preservation of traditions.

La Graciosa at Lichtwerk: An island journey full of images, voices, and surprising stories

Name: La Graciosa - Canary Dreams
Start: 2026-11-02T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Lichtwerk

La Graciosa - Canary Dreams: An island between longing and change

On Monday, November 2, 2026, Lichtwerk in Bielefeld invites you to a special cinema screening. The documentary La Graciosa - Canary Dreams by Karin Kaper and Dirk Szuszies takes you to the small Canary Island of La Graciosa and connects impressive landscape images with personal stories of its residents.

A cinematic look at a hidden island paradise

Millions of people know the Canaries, but La Graciosa remains an unknown place of longing for many. The film explores the smallest of the Canary Islands as a unique microcosm. The focus is on Caleta de Sebo, the only inhabited village on the island, where around 600 people live.

Over more than 30 years, Karin Kaper and Dirk Szuszies have built a trusting relationship with people on La Graciosa. Their long-term observation shows the transformation of a once poor fishing village into a community increasingly shaped by tourism.

Strong personalities and societal questions

The event caters to film lovers, travel enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sustainable tourism, island culture, and social change. Strong women and their significance for life on La Graciosa form an important focus. Voices are also heard from people who have found a new home on the island.

The documentary highlights issues of equality, municipal self-governance, nature and environmental protection, as well as respectful interactions with older generations. Climate change, loss of traditions, and the search for ecologically sustainable forms of tourism also shape the event experience.

Cinema atmosphere with a special guest

The special screening for the film's premiere in Bielefeld takes place as part of the series Cinema with Guests. Director Dirk Szuszies will be present in person. This brings the film evening a special closeness: Following the film screening, there will be an immediate insight into the creation story and the perspective of the filmmakers.

Great camera shots, musical composition, and sound design make the travel film a sensory cinema experience. Instead of an ordinary travel report, the audience can expect an engaged cinematic observation about zest for life, spirit of resistance, and responsible interaction with a sensitive island world.

Conclusion: A journey that begins in the cinema

La Graciosa - Canary Dreams promises an atmospheric documentary film evening with moving life stories, impressive island images, and societal depth. Those who wish to get to know La Graciosa not just as a vacation destination, but as a vibrant community, will experience an exceptional cinematic journey at Lichtwerk.