Humans of Zurich: ZFF

Caitlin Elizabeth Krause -- I'm a writer, mindfulness consultant, collaborator, educator, photographer, and artist. This space serves as a connective vehicle.

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“I tried to capture emotion. You float with her. She might say I don’t like you, but she really wants to say, I love you.” - Lisa Blatter, director, Skizzen von Lou (Snapshots of Lou), ZFF 2016

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“Love is an anarchistic force, which doesn’t cost anything, yet it’s rare in this world. It has the possibility to be destructive or creative. It exists.” - Jan Gassmann, director, Europe She Loves, winner of Critics Award, Zurich Film Festival 2016

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“I developed the idea for One of Us after reading about this real event that took place in an Austrian supermarket... I read about it in the news and kept thinking about it... because we all grow up as part of a community... The title “Einer Von Uns” is significant.” - Stephan

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“I wrote Pikadero to reach out to others; there’s a love story there, and also a message about the economic crisis. Most people’s first question is: What does the title mean?” - Ben (with actress Irune)

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Humans of Zurich, September-October 2015 project, Zurich Film Festival

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“I was Mister Colombia International a few years ago. Now, I work as a change coach, helping others to adapt in a changing environment. I’m covering the Film Festival with the press.” - Rey (with Caitlin)

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“I study at CalPoly, and I’m on a semester abroad here. I joined this club my freshman year; we use light sticks, spinning them. Now, I’m teaching others.” - Corey

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“Her name is Lady Victoria of New South Wales. My son named her. He was fifteen at the time. I guess he thought it would be a good name. She’s a dream dog; the best dog I’ve ever had.” - Brigid

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“We both work for Nespresso. We’re just hanging out here, on a break from work.” - Pascal (and Julia)

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“I’m reading Rudolf Steiner’s Die Kunst des Erziehens.” - Magdalena

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“We met here to enjoy the sun for a few minutes. We’re about to see 45 Years with Charlotte Rampling. Giselle is French; I’m from Switzerland.” - Tanya (left), with Giselle

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“We’re sitting here by the green carpet, just waiting for friends to show up. We’re all going to see the Spanish movie Pikadero. We chose that film because it’s funny, a comedy. Something lighter.” - Guido (far right), with Terry and Angelo 

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“No, I’m not a singer. I wish! I love singing all sorts of songs, especially in Spanish and Portuguese.” - Rossana (with mother, Graziella)

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“You only live twice. One life for yourself, and one life for your dreams. I like that line (by Nancy Sinatra) a lot. It makes sense to me... Director Davide Pablos’ story is unbelievable. He works with real people. You can strangle your identity for years.” - Courtney

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“My father left Spain during the turbulent time of Franco. He came to Zurich, where he met my mother... I love the film festival. The films are international; you feel, somehow, connected to people from all over the world.” - Mercedes

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Warsaw crossing

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