Schumann's Bar Talks

The day he decided to leave

2015

My grandfather Tuiu decides for the second time to leave his house and start a life elsewhere, he lives with the street hardships, and the fact of leaving is linked to the depredation of that place.

I can see Jay there

2025

Jay worked as a security guard at the door of Kanaal40, a bar located in the heart of Amsterdam's Warmoestraat. At the threshold of the club, Jay found a sense of security: a space to express themselves and explore who they want to be. Even after the bar closed its doors, the experience continued to shape their life in deeply personal ways.

Ballhaus Barmbek - Let's Kiss and Say Goodbye

1988

A study of the alienated people who frequent the Ballhaus Barmbek dance hall, including an obese El groupie, an old man reciting poetry, two young women and a regular dance employee.

Pellegrinis: A Melbourne Legacy

2025

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar is a testament to the enduring power of community, tradition, and love. This documentary explores the cafe's rich history, its cultural impact, and the profound legacy of its beloved figure, Sisto Malaspina.

Yellow Bar - A Night with Zorza

A group of friends hangs out at a bar, having fun and drinking beer.

Epidemic of Loneliness

2025

Three episodes of the unfinished series commissioned by the now-defunct Corporation for Public Broadcasting, examining how and why people fail to make meaningful connections in the early 21st century. Hosted by amateur filmmaker Kurtis Matthew Russell who was given a budget of 5 dollars.

In Caupona Veritas – Baarissa on totuus

1993

Tudo Rola No Bar da Tia

2025