A Signal of Hope

Ein Funke Hoffnung

Germany / / 00:09:23 min

A Signal of Hope is an emotional post-apocalyptic drama about loss, grief, and the strength to carry on. In an abandoned barracks, Mara searches for her missing husband, Mika. Driven by the hope of finding him again after years of loneliness, she embarks on a journey that forces her to confront her past and face a decision that will change her life forever.
Thursday, 27 August 2026 19:00
Block 10
Café CUP


Q&A – A filmmaker from this film will be present for a Q&A.


Film maker
Mette Kiesow

Mette Malin Kiesow is a German video creator and creative storyteller with a passion for short films. Born on 24 September 2003 in Bremervörde, she has been creating videos since 2016 and has focused on short films since 2020. Kiesow began creating videos at the age of 13 and experimented with various formats and styles. In 2020, at the age of 17, she began to concentrate increasingly on short films, developing her own voice as a storyteller in the process. To date, she has gained experience primarily on YouTube and through advertising work for a company. She is currently studying media production at TH OWL and working towards her bachelor’s degree. This short film is her first project in which she has been involved as part of a real film production, marking the first step in her development as a filmmaker.