Documentary (88 min) · 2026

“Sorry for the Genocide” is a documentary journey through the shared history of Namibia and Germany, which is still present today. Between 1904 and 1908, German colonial troops killed up to 100,000 people in what is now Namibia – a crime that is considered the first genocide of the 20th century. More than a century later, Germany wants to officially recognize this genocide and ask for an apology with the “Joint Declaration”. However, the agreement is not only met with approval: the descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama, who were directly affected, feel excluded. Their voices remain unheard in the negotiations – they demand justice and co-determination. The film gives all parties a voice and addresses the question of how genuine reconciliation and a common future is possible.

Credits

Directors
Theodora Shandé, Matteo Sant’Unione, Elmarie Kapunda, Lisa Ossenbrink

DoP
Stefan Heilmann

Producerin
Theodora Shandé, Matteo Sant’Unione, Lisa Ossenbrink

Editor
Daniela Schramm-Moura

Music
Leonard Küßner

Additional Namibian Music
Eslon Hindundu

Re-Recording Mixer
Volker Armbruster

Sounddesign
Marco Schnebel

Production company
Wave in Motion GmbH

Co-Production
CineMars, Obsessive Media