Make a wish

Germany / / 00:04:42 min

On her eighth birthday, Alina finds herself surrounded by gifts, and the glow of smartphone screens capturing every moment. Yet, despite the celebration, she feels disconnected, lost in a world that values spectacle over sincerity. When a magical candle begins to relight itself, Alina follows its magical glow, leading her on an unexpected journey between reality and imagination.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 19:00
Barrier Free Films Block 4
Kaiserhof +


Film maker
Eveline Schönfeld

Born and raised in East Frisia with Soviet roots, she discovered her passion for filmmaking at a young age. After completing her directing studies, funded by an excellence scholarship from her university, the Cologne-based filmmaker launched her career as an assistant director, content creator, and model. Her graduation film RELEASE had its world premiere at the Oscar-qualifying Cairo International Film Festival in 2022 and its German premiere at the Hof International Film Festival, where it won 3rd place in the Audience Award. Since 2021, the 26-year-old has been working as a freelance director and film lecturer while serving as a jury member at various film festivals.