Bitter Oranges in Herrsching: Film Evening for Fair Working Conditions
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When the Orange Scent Turns Bitter: "Bitter Oranges" in Herrsching
An evening of film dedicated to fairness takes place on September 30, 2026, in the hall of the Evangelical Three-Lakes Community House in Herrsching. As part of the official re-certification of Herrsching as a Fairtrade town, the event features the documentary film Bitter Oranges and combines the screening with a subsequent film discussion about global supply chains, exploitation, and fair alternatives.
Images from Southern Italy that resonate
The approximately 30-minute documentary focuses on the living and working conditions of agricultural workers in Southern Italy and Sicily. Between orange plantations, precarious housing, and the price pressures of international markets, an intense image emerges of those individuals whose labor remains hidden in every glass of orange juice.
The camera reveals what remains invisible on supermarket shelves: low wages, insecure working conditions, and mafia structures. At the same time, the film tells of possibilities for a different kind of economy and initiatives that strengthen fair production conditions in agriculture.
Dramaturgy between Enlightenment and Hope
Bitter Oranges employs a concentrated documentary dramaturgy. The short runtime condenses complex interrelationships into a clear stage experience of thought: Impressive images, personal stories, and a focus on the entire supply chain lead from the field to consumption.
The event gains its unique power from the interchange between film screening and discussion. After the projection, Christiane Lüst from öko&fair Gauting will share insights about her group trips to Southern Italy and visits to NoCap cooperatives. This association of agricultural enterprises stands against mafia influence and advocates for fair conditions and a non-exploitative agriculture.
Film Discussion with Concrete Perspectives
The subsequent discussion opens the space for questions and contextualization. Central topics include the reality of migrant agricultural work, the responsibilities of supermarkets and consumers, and fair alternatives along the supply chain.
Additionally, the World Shop of Indian Aid presents a fair selection from Italy. Tomatoes, pasta, cookies, orange juice, almonds, and olive oil become tangible symbols that action can arise from criticism.
An Evening for Attitude and Attention
The theatrical atmosphere of this evening is not created by acting skills or stage design but through the concentrated power of documentary images and the immediate exchange with a knowledgeable discussion partner. The audience's reaction can oscillate between being affected, reflective, and encouraged.
Conclusion: Visitors can expect a compact, engaged film evening followed by a discussion and practical impulses for fair consumption. Those wishing to understand global interconnections and look behind seemingly everyday products will experience an evening in Herrsching that resonates long beyond the cinema.
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