Noack NEXT is more than a documentary—it’s an intimate portrait of one of Berlin’s most storied art foundries. For over a century, Noack has helped shape European art history, casting iconic works like Schadow’s Quadriga, the Berlin Bears by Renée Sintenis, and the Victoria of the Victory Column.

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But the film isn’t just about the art—it’s about the people and the spirit that make it possible.

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As Noack steps into its second century, the film captures a quiet transformation. Tradition meets possibility as new generations—led by Lisa and Sofia Noack—redefine what legacy means. What was once a hidden world of bronze and fire now pulses with creativity: exhibitions, concerts, a restaurant, and public programs have turned the foundry into one of Berlin’s most vibrant cultural spaces.

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With rare access and candid conversations, Noack NEXT reveals a world where fire and metal still forge meaning—not just in sculpture, but in identity, memory, and the living soul of Berlin’s art scene.

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A film by Andrei Kalesnikau in cooperation with Althafen Foundation and Noack Bildgiesserei & Gallery