The series started as VHS tapes traded in darkrooms and underground clubs like KitKatClub and Berghain’s pre-gentrification era. By the time it reached volume 36, the production quality had evolved from grainy DV footage to a hyper-stylized, desaturated 4K aesthetic, yet the ethos remained the same:

There is no linear narrative. Instead, we follow “Jana” (played by newcomer Lina R., credited only as ‘Das Mädchen’), a young punk squatter in a soon-to-be-demolished Plattenbau in Berlin-Lichtenberg. The “plot” is a fever dream of rebellion, alienation, and self-destruction. Scenes bleed into each other: a 15-minute static shot of Jana sewing a black flag. A screaming match with a disembodied voice (her father? her conscience?). A brutal, unscripted fight in an underground club where the camera is kicked over and keeps rolling.

: Deep dives into the lives and creative processes of artists, musicians, writers, or performers who are pushing the boundaries of their respective fields within Berlin's avant-garde scene.

Berlin Avantgarde Extreme 36 Janas Welt Jun 2026

: Deep dives into the lives and creative processes of artists, musicians, writers, or performers who are pushing the boundaries of their respective fields within Berlin's avant-garde scene. The series started as VHS tapes traded in