Michael Ciesla

Filmes

Dear Brother
Sound
Markus Becker is hit by a car, dragged along, his head bashed on a curb and he falls into a coma. The doctors don’t believe that the 45-year-old will survive the next five to ten days. His father makes preparations for the funeral. Markus’ brother Michael refuses to accept this fate and begins an extraordinary battle. In his brother’s apartment he seals Markus’ clothes to preserve the smell. He records the neighbors’ voices. Every day, Michael exposes his brother to things that are familiar and films everything that is part of Markus’ life with a DV camera. He wants to keep him in his world and to bring this world to his bedside. He documents every step of Markus’ development, risking his own life in the process, wishing that his brother will one day regain the ability to lead a normal life. This full-length documentary accompanies Michael Becker for 10 years on his unwavering and creative mission to bring his brother Markus back to life.
Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
Camera Operator
Genius composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor and all round high priest of cool. Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016), the Kid from Minneapolis, had an exceptional career in pop music pushing musical and gender boundaries.
Sting: Beyond The Police
Camera Operator
The personal life and professional career of music superstar Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, universally known as Sting, who became passionate about music at a very early age and founded the trio The Police in 1977 with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, achieving an immediate success.
Elton John: A Singular Man
Director of Photography
An in-depth portrait of British composer, pianist and singer Elton John, pop star and myth of modern culture.