Die Perle in der Kacke

This video diary of travels in India is like a surprise packet opening to reveal a mix of holiday brochure, music clip and video game, with sophisticated screen design and a fast and furious sound compilation. Dirk Böll manages to synthesize the most disparate collection of observations into a coherent whole - an upbeat reflection on India as country, dream, and lifestyle, guaranteed PC-free. Winner of the First Steps-Award 2002 in the documentary category; nominated for the German Camera Award for editing. After release was delayed for months due to a legal battle over music rights, the film is now being given its second official showing at the Cologne Conference.