Voices Uprising
Directed , Written & Produced by Joana Adesuwa Reiterer
As the idea of a nation embodying wealth, peace, and unity turns 60 years, a long-evolving uprising expands to the streets. The mission to end the notorious police units SARS is the tip of the iceberg. A broad conversation begins around more complex legacies that plague Nigeria. Nigerians protest repressive politics rooted in the upheld economic structures of slavery and the colonial system.
Genre: Socio-political Documentary feature
Nigeria | Austria 2023
A place of peace
Directed by Michael Sokolar Written & Produced by Joana Adesuwa Reiterer
Ayo, a teenage mother whose ambitions to start a new life in Europe shatters between the bed sheets of her deceiving Aunty Rose. Johann, one of her clients, motivates Ayo´s escape. The life of her daughter is in danger. She makes the decision of her life, for her daughter.
Genre: Short feature film
Language: English
Austria 2011
Better Life
Directed, Written & Produced by Joana Adesuwa Reiterer
Thousands of migrants risk their lives yearly to cross the sea, all searching for a better life. We talk to journalists, metropolitan police and other experts to understand the destiny of many.
Genre: Short Documentary
Language: English
Austria | Nigeria | UK | France 2011
are we aware
Created by Emanuel Danesch Produced by Joana Adesuwa Reiterer
“Are We Aware” was created for training purposes to teach experts working against human trafficking. The film explores the stories of affected women and takes of look at the work of the police and task force in Austria. This film was commissioned within the NaWa film festival project by the UN, IOM and NGO EXIT.
Genre: Short Documentary
Language: English
Austria | Nigeria 2010
Joan und die Mächte der Finsternis
Directed by Andreas Morgenthaler Main protagonist: Joana Adesuwa reiterer
Joana ist noch ein Kind, da wird verkündet, sie sei eine “Hexe”. Wie viele Kinder in Nigeria wird auch sie vom eigenen Vater verstoßen. Und sie schwebt in Lebensgefahr: Mindestens 100.000 Frauen und Kinder wurden seit 1960 in Afrika wegen Hexerei getötet. Das Bayerische Fernsehen erzählt Joanas Geschichte am Dienstag, den 22. November 2011 um 23.25 Uhr.
Genre: Feature length documentary
Language: German
Austria | Ghana | Nigeria
greener pastures
Directed by Michael Sokolar & Joana Adesuwa Reiterer Written & Produced by Joana Adesuwa Reiterer
About a story of a survivor of human trafficking from nigeria who was detained and deported after over 5 years of exploitation in Europe.
Genre: Short feature film
Austria 2007
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