Lost silverfish of berlin
On a chance encounter in Berlin
In the quest to uncover the root causes of Berlin's housing crisis and the government's response, director Rory Ryder stumbles upon a forgotten building that sparks his curiosity, altering the film's course. As he delves deeper into its history, he contemplates its potential as a ground-breaking solution for emergency accommodation.
Behind the Scenes
Rory Ryder
Director and Producer
Rory's drive to solve complex matters through storytelling and design became the catalyst for his move into the world of directing and producing. In 2016, a serendipitous encounter with an abandoned Silverfish building in Berlin ignited the inspiration for his inaugural feature-length documentary, Lost Silverfish of Berlin.
Samuel Grasberger
Cinematographer
Samuel Grasberger is a filmmaker from Portugal. He began his career as an editor on an ethnographic documentary series for Portuguese national television. Later, he moved to Berlin where he worked on numerous TV series and films. In 2021, he returned to Portugal and has since been working on projects both in his home country and abroad, mainly in Germany.
Carolina Gandia Segura
Street Protestor Interviewer
Carolina is a versatile professional who also possesses a deep passion for writing. Her invaluable contribution to interviewing street protestors during the production of Lost Silverfish of Berlin cannot be overstated, as she played a pivotal role in conducting interviews with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, delving into their unique housing requirements and seeking to unravel the complexities of their experiences.
Johnny Miller
Drone photographer
Johnny Miller is a photographer based in South Africa and the USA. He is interested in exploring social justice issues from the ground and from the air. His photographic drone work has garnered widespread praise and been featured in many of the world’s top publications.
Dr Andrea Santoro
Main Characters
Dr Jürgen Knauss
Dr Maximilian Vollmer
Dr Michael LaFond
Elke Matz
Klaus Both
Massimo Rubino
Prof Matthias Ludwig
Rory Ryder
Ulf Geyersbach
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