Donaukapitän stands for socially relevant, poetic storytelling.
The Danube ('Donau') has long connected Central and Southeastern Europe to the Black Sea and beyond. Inspired by its cultural and historical significance, we navigate cinematic narratives that bridge these regions and the Middle East.
Tuna Kaptan – Writer | Director | Producer
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Tuna Kaptan is a Turkish-German filmmaker working between documentary and fiction. His films explore cultural identity, social outsiders, and existential longing. In 2012, he founded the production company Donaukapitän. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Theatre, and Romance Studies, studied at ENERC Film School in Buenos Aires, and graduated in documentary directing from the University of Television and Film Munich. His films have received numerous honors, including Two at the Border at IDFA and Turtle Shells at Dok Leipzig. His short film Are You Listening Mother? premiered at Clermont-Ferrand and gained international recognition, winning several accolades, including the First Steps Award. His debut feature Rohbau won the German Cinema New Talent Award at Hof International Film Festival and was released in Cinemas 2024. He is a member of the German Film Academy.
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Anna Sophie Schindler – Casting | Dramaturgy | Production
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Anna Sophie Schindler trained as an actress at the Otto Falckenberg Schule Munich and has worked in theater, film, and performance.
Growing up in Dresden, her artistic perspective is shaped by an East German background. She has performed at renowned venues such as the Münchner Kammerspiele, Schauspielhaus Hamburg, Maxim Gorki Theater, Deutsches Theater, and Berliner Ensemble. She co-founded the Kapitæl 2 Kollektiv with Ersan Mondtag and has collaborated with him ever since.
At Donaukapitän, she supports projects from script development to casting, bringing her expertise in dramaturgy and a sharp eye for character and storytelling.
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2011 BORDO MAVI
2012 MR. SIEBZEHNRÜBL
2013 TWO AT THE BORDER
2014 ARMADA BIZERTA
2017 SUBSUELO
2017 TURTLE SHELLS
2019 ARE YOU LISTENING MOTHER?
2025 ISHAQ