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.

Top 10 Films of 2019, Part I: misfits to queen bees

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The Oscar nominations come out Monday. How many of our film critic's picks will have made it to the list? How many of these have you watched so far?

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3 highlights not to be missed at DOK Leipzig 2019

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Trouble choosing from the huge cinematic menu at DOK Leipzig, our city's international documentary and animation film fest kicking off on Monday for the whole week? Our film writer gives you a tasty, bite-sized starter selection.

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Lateinamerikanische Tage: jury insights

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LeipGlo contributor Heiner was in the jury for the Lateinamerikanische Tage competition, and shares his experience and some recommendations from the lineup. Your entry point into the rich Latin American landscape the fest represents - it starts today.

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Parasite: South Korea’s first Palme winner hits Leipzig

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Parasite by Bong Joon-Ho will open this year's Filmkunstmesse and its first Kinotage Leipzig. Find out if the film holds up to the hype and what we think of this year's family class struggle Palme d'Or winner in the official Leipzig Glocal review.

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