Film evening for the Primiz by Florian Illek: A celebration for the community!

Film evening for the Primiz by Florian Illek: A celebration for the community!

The community of Donaustauf is presenting a special film evening on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 under the title “Donaustauf celebrates its new priest Florian Illek”. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the parish hall at Taxisstraße 3. The focus of the evening will be two films produced by the talented amateur filmmaker Helmut Meyer. These films document the primary celebrations and the home reception of Florian Illek, who is expected to be the guest of honor.

The two films offer insights into the festive celebrations that took place as part of the ordination. This visual documentation is not only a tribute to the new priest, but also a way for the community to honor this special time together. After the screening, the films are ceremoniously handed over to Illek, which gives the evening an additional personal touch. Admission to the event is free and everyone interested is warmly invited.

A celebration of community

Helmut Meyer, who created the films, is no stranger to the Donaustauf community. His work reflects not only the celebrations, but also the deep connection between the congregation and its new priest. Such cinematic projects bring people together and make it possible to capture important moments in life. This is in line with the idea that films deal with major life themes such as community and emancipation and can provide deeper ethical and philosophical impulses, as kultur-ekvw reports.

“Regardless of the topics that films deal with, they are more than just entertainment; they are a serious conversation partner for the church,” is emphasized in the current activities of Protestant film work. Communication between church and cinema takes place on many common cultural playing fields. The current events and initiatives in particular, such as film retreats and film-accompanying discussions, promote exchange in the community, which is also illustrated by the film project about Florian Illek.

The event on November 26th is an opportunity not only to honor the works of Helmut Meyer, but also to strengthen the community that is forming around Florian Illek. The connection between film and spirituality has a long tradition in Donaustauf and impressively shows how art and faith are interwoven. The community cordially invites everyone to take part in this special evening and experience the festive moments together.