Private Project

Our Narratives

Bob Kebede, Frankfurts first black barber, shares the story of his barbershop, which is closely intertwined with the experience of growing up as a Black man in Germany. His narrative speaks of the challenges as well as the beautiful moments that come with our specific experience as Black people in this country. His words convey the longing for identity and belonging that lie at the heart of this very experience.
The interview takes place in his barbershop and is accompanied by illustrations of the community around the shop. These illustrations are based on photos which have been taken at the shop over the years.

I myself am also part of the community as well as the narrative. The film has a very clear goal: to make our stories heard. It is my contribution to the endeavor of granting our experiences the acknowledgement that they deserve.

  • Drew Mazyck
    Director
  • Drew Mazyck
    Writer
  • Drew Mazyck
    Producer
  • Bob Kebede
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Unsere Narrative
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 18, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English, German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Goethe Universität Frankfurt
Director - Drew Mazyck