Euromaxx Highlights

In this edition: Film producer Marina Cicogna, the "Carreras Sanlúcar" traditional horse races, the sport of kiiking in Estonia, heavy-metal pianist VIKA, and a chance to shoot where the Russian army used to drill - the "Officers’ House” in Wunsdorf.

The "Officers House” in Wünsdorf

The "Officers’ House” in the former Red Army base at Wünsdorf in the state of Brandenburg has stood empty since the withdrawal of Soviet Forces from Germany in 1994. Its "shabby charm” is a magnet for photographers such as Andreas Boettger, who is documenting the building’s slow decay.

Kiiking in Estonia

This is a modified version of the playground activity of swinging - and is now considered an extreme sport. It’s basically doing loop-the-loop over the bar. Participants are fastened in to make sure they don't fall out because of the G-forces. The telescoping swing arms, made of steel, can be gradually extended to increase the challenge.

Heavy-Metal Pianist VIKA

Classically trained pianist VIKA or Viktoriya Yermolyeva of Ukraine has become known more for her heavy metal music performances on the keyboard. We had an opportunity to talk to her and watch her in concert.

"Carreras Sanlúcar" - Racing on the Beach

Every year in August the beach at Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Andalusia, Spain, turns into one of the most beautiful race courses in the world. In fact, the "Carreras Sanlúcar" attracts as many as 30,000 spectators who watch around 100 jockeys galloping on their horses at sunset along the beach.

Film Producer Marina Cicogna

The 71st Venice Film Festival has begun. One lady who has been connected to the event since the start is 80-year-old Marina Cicogna. As a successful film producer she’s won a Golden Lion herself, but her priority now is making sure that the prestigious festival is always a special one.