Heiner Uebbing

Heiner Uebbing originally hails from rural Lower Saxony and is based in Leipzig. His passion for film dates back to his teenage years, when he started attending film festivals, writing and corresponding about his experiences. You can probably spot him in one of Leipzig’s OmU/OV screenings in the front rows.

DOK Leipzig 2020 – a hybrid film festival for our times

DOK Leipzig is gearing up for a different festival this year. Due to COVID, DOK 2020 will be hybrid film festival with many new online events. However, there is still going to be live cinema in Leipzig. Find out about all the sections and events in detail.

More

Streaming through Corona II: serial edition

/

Our entertainment recommendations for Corona times continues with TV shows. Find your new obsession, from cartoons to prestige dramas.

More

Streaming through the Coronavirus quarantine

Our film insider put together a few special picks to keep you entertained and engaged during the Corona isolation. All films are available OmU and OV to recreate our local cinema listings on the small screen.

More

Top 10 Films of 2019, Part II: families to flames

/

In the conclusion to our Top 10 Movies of 2019, our film writer Heiner looks at the final five entries. Including major Oscar contenders, smaller indie fare and the best film of the year and perhaps the decade.

More