Thu, Feb 14, 2013
"Highly gifted with a handicap". Matura with award - no mathematical task could be difficult enough, university studies no problem. But you still have no chance of a job. In the case of civil servants of the labor market service, they are de facto suddenly. People with autism are gifted on the one hand, on the other hand they find it difficult to master the challenges of the 'normal' life.
2016
A place where people of different walks of life, cultures and ages meet: public open-air baths. Mostly on hot summer days, covered only in little fabric. Reports of sexual assault and violence gather ongoing public interest - especially when there's refugees involved, emotions run deep. Simon Schennach investigates the fears visitors face, the measures that are taken and the feelings of young asylum seekers.
2019
October 2017: The city counsel of Innsbruck passed a controversial resolution, that makes it illegal for homeless people to spend the night in most of the inner city. Those getting caught, face a fine of up to 2.100 Euro. Simon Schennach portraits suffering, conflicts of interest and worries, that keep homeless people, social workers, business owners and politicians awake.