'Berlin Bouncer' documentary: It’s all about youth culture and youth power

Guardian talked to three Berlin bouncers who are subject of a new documentary that "pulls back the curtain to reveal the personal histories and artistic ambitions of these figures, and the realities of living and ageing in a city once again undergoing rapid change". While some people could view door policies in Berlin – which rely mainly on a bouncers’ intuition to decide who comes and goes – as infuriatingly exclusive or absurdly random, others view bouncers as the original stewards of safe spaces. Sven Marquardt, one of three bouncereers, says he has “a responsibility towards the guests and protecting their freedom of expression. I try to create an environment where no one feels threatened by their sexual orientation and disposition. What’s important is the combination of different people. If ‘curated’ well, then I am sure you can say it’s political. It’s all about tolerance.” Watch the trailer here.