Sven Marquardt, Photographer and Bouncer | Talking Germany

Talking Germany's host Peter Craven talks with Sven Marquardt about freedom, photography and cemeteries. Find out more www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,160686...

[@orlandorodriguez7235]

I got in and I wore white shirt, black jeans. Black converse. Black leather jacket. I am 6”2” Latin-American. I only speak English and some mild German. I eyed Sven down and smiled with excitement. I was chill, calm, collected but eager. When it was my turn, he asked “Do you speak German?”(in German) and I confidently said “Nein” (No) because I can’t speak well enough to fool him. He looks me up and down and gives the nod of approval and I was in. Honestly, best club I’ve been to. It was weird at times and fun at times but you don’t care what’s going on around you. Some people were naked and you just don’t give a fuck what’s going on. Some chick came up to me and offered to buy me a drink, I said no. Because Berghain is not a normal place so the general rules of society do not apply. Spent 7 hours there and went home. Next day I went back and Sven said Nein when he saw me. So moral of the story? It’s RANDOM. There’s no fucking formula to get in.

[@DavidsonLoops]

I don't think it's entirely random, there are some general guidelines, but there is a hint of randomness to the process - maybe you looked too tired the next day for Sven to even think you had the energy to vibe with the club. I think that's relevant too. If you get in though, that is a massive compliment, because it means not only do they think you're cool enough to get in, but also that they think you will be a positive contribution to the atmosphere of the club, dopamine hit before you've even seen the damn place!

[@younot-ez3xr]

But why didn't the hand stamp allow you to get in the 2nd time (following night)? At least that's what I heard about the stamp

[@lukassssi]

@@younot-ez3xr maybe he went on friday when its known not to be that picky! saturday and sunday its different story...

[@ola_tosia_gaming_official]

​@@younot-ez3xr because he probably made the story up.

[@ivan1usa]

the interviewer would not be let in

[@Wellch]

Neither would I.

[@djgualtiermaldeCO]

I came here to write the same lol

[@GordanaPodvezanec]

such a classy guest and such a dork of an interviewer;(

[@domaninavarreteortega5167]

Gordana Podvezanec And yet, he was so respectful and patient to such dork questions too.

[@debshreebasu8137]

Omg seriously. So irritating the interviewer

[@debshreebasu8137]

His questions suck

[@chitwandhuliya]

You know this was the last interview of the interviewer after this video

[@getin348]

got in Berghain - it was vast and very impressive architecturally, and the music - dark techno - definately the coolest club ive been to. but we only stayed a few hours as our friends did not get it, so we went off to Tressor where we all got in no problem - Tressor was also very good -Berlin is an awsome city especially if you are into Techno/House/Minimal. :)

[@Salonica1914]

so u got in with a guy that "didnt get it". bouncers accepted u. thats a bit strange. by the way, u were living a dream that most of us havent experienced and left so early :/

[@getin348]

no my brother and I got in, our other friends tried to get in later but didnt so we left and went to meet them. was only in bergain for a couple of hours, but it was very cool

[@Salonica1914]

oh i thought when u said "did not get it" u ment they werent into this type of parting. man im so jealous of u

[@getin348]

ha, dont be, keep trying, we were just polite and they just let us in. they are well fussy though so it was luck too.

[@ziggypop5545]

Used to queue at the supermarket with Sven,we were neighbours..nice guy

[@kaba1996]

XDDDD

[@HansChristian1]

Dear Sven Marquardt Thank you for still using film, and a good old Nikon F. Film will live forever!

[@FBAagent]

Love you Sven for your good humour and kindness 💌💌🤟🤟🏩🏩

[@DrQupax]

The reporter is so ignorant towards a lot of things. I was cringing at most of the stuff he said. He was rude and patronising but I guess Sven knew that and just went along with it. Sven is a great man.

[@AstroMartine]

I expected Sven to be creepy, but instead am frightened by the interviewer.

[@anemoia2661]

There's a documentary about Bouncers in Berlin, it follows a few iconic Berlin bouncers around during their day to day lives and Sven is one of them. He's honestly seems like a likeable guy, and in no way a "you must kneel before me" type of doorman at all.

[@angelinimartini]

I would buy some of Sven’s work… it’s beautiful.

[@vanpersie08]

iv been let in to berghain by sven many times before and i am not german, im from ireland, it just depends on how you look, i was asked a question in german aswell , i told the bouncer i only spoke english and he let me in, no problems

[@kss6071]

the interviewer is different to your normal ‘cool’ or ‘hip’ interviewer. from that point of view it suited sven as he is very different and interesting to see how he handles him. as for berghain never been but is on my bucket list..

[@aeronlee4830]

" I AM KLAUS! " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jameswayton2340]

Its incredible funny how everyone in the comment section here thinks the same about the interviewer. Glad i am not alone.

[@JohnRogersBrnlv]

This host is really odd, it's like they beamed him in from the 1940s. He talks about punks and tattoos like he's never seen one. Confounding lack of insight. It almost feels like a joke.

[@dunno5961]

Your not getting in!

[@fleaship6134]

@@dunno5961 you're*

[@siclusiferx]

They just contribute to the devolution of society

[@ntomenicgiorgo3598]

I was looking for this comment. It's just like you said. Like if grew up in a boarding school in the twenties and interviewed this guy the day after if left!

[@Neuimagination]

Alan Partridge interviews Sven Marquardt AHA!

[@project_matt]

Best of the best. Sven is a nightlife God. No question.

[@aleliortega]

“I think it’s all fine the way it is” that was super sweet

[@croissantlover1]

Maybe, but it would be ironic karma if he did come back and was rejected the whole time from that ONE club he really wanted to get into haha!

[@tomazglogovsek7500]

Eggo jet remix..amazing track!!

[@samaelroumi7334]

The host needs to lose his job! condescending and snide attitude. bad bad journalism.. Sven is so sweet

[@BKJ-88]

I got in on Saturday night and I'm a 25 year old Australian who can't speak German

[@Puto73]

Bonza!

[@marcleroux3426]

sometimes the most normal look people are the ones we should fear

[@Piotrek.P]

So i travelled 600km for techno madness in Berlin,got answer at the door ''Sorry no'',and im 33yld techno freak, so i went to GRIESSMUHLE,and had an amazing time SETAOC MASS & LARSSON killed me.

[@scamp_media]

Good spot and the venue layout is not far off Berghain really I thought.

[@squeak21992199]

You prob weren't wearing latex pants /s. The door policy is one of the most anti techno things I ever heard of. Glad you had a good night elsewhere

[@domax007]

Flew 6,400km to go to berghain and got rejected, then got in later on and twice the next year, worth it

[@elbruhmomentonumerodos9227]

One things for sure, the interviewer won't be let into Berghain

[@Wellch]

I would not be let in either. I am too boring.

[@ddl4374]

Unless he has discreet private special interests.

[@jaylee2279]

haha ! the kissy lips at 32:40

[@neutralfog]

I want this guy to be my friend.

[@Unisonus]

"When did you take your first picture?" Really??

[@kevm8]

Not a good interviewer, but that clearly wasn't a bad question

[@daimhaus]

I see him walk by in the neighbourhood sometimes (Prenzlauer Berg)

[@NToni13]

32:50 what is this cemetery?

[@djakkdjakkd]

Does anyone know which Nikon that is?

[@stammheimgraf]

Als Fotograf biste geiler als als Türsteher! Hast mich oft abgewiesen! Ich sehe nicht so aus, wie du dir das vorstellst! Tolle Fotos!

[@stammheimgraf]

Das war meiner! facebook.com/Stammheimkind/?pnref=lhc

[@dwnews]

Please write in the language of this channel, which is English. \tp

[@ali87811]

“I am Klaus”

[@mauroangelantoni6889]

I actually like this interview

[@dominoplay3712]

im going..pray for me to get in

[@arthur1995dep]

That Giggle at 3:43 haha

[@RomyIlano]

he is so real and cool. I still don't understand why normals would want to go to berghain. it is a special place and not for everyone.

[@emin1471985]

Once I almost got into Berghain. Almost, dammit! :D

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

What does almost mean, you either get in or not. Did they drag you out after you passed the face-control?

[@emin1471985]

@@Henry14arsenal2007 sort of

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

@@emin1471985 What was the reason?

[@simak2391]

@@Henry14arsenal2007 probably had drugs with them, G will get you thrown out especially

[@younot-ez3xr]

Were you kicked out because you got very drunk?

[@curious586]

ha ha funny...looks like the conservative presenter in a business suit is shocked and freaking out sitting next to this chilled legend guy who is the absolute opposite of whats accepted in society as normal...The guy just sincerely doesnt give a f ...he is prob the only person in the world who has seen it all working in Berghain for many years ...nothing can ever surprise him)))

[@squeak21992199]

Looking at his own face in the mirror without them stupid tats would prob surprise him

[@dunno5961]

Your not getting in!

[@RS-gq1fi]

AFTER ALL THE FINGER POINTERS, ALL I CAN SAY IS "WHY NOT WISCONSIN?!" How Come?

[@cyrusvurciaga4151]

THE INTERVIEWER WOULD NEVER GET IN LMAO.

[@acidacid624]

hi,can anyone track i.d the tune at 20.00..thanks

[@0001endorphin]

Did you find out who the track is by yet?

[@dam0ne]

Groove Armada - Time and Space

[@ddl4374]

This interviewer is so alarming its like a brilliant parody.

[@lelkun9564]

I would have watched the whole interview but the presenter is really, really annoying and clueless.

[@mullerherr]

HIER IST MOAR

[@pinotnoir308]

I AM KLAUS!

[@mihairazie1]

"I am Klaus"

[@DEROGOIOFFICIAL]

Das ist doch Hubsi Kah...;-)

[@TheRob2D]

Be funny if after the very first question, Sven just eyed the guy up and down and said "heute leider nicht......" And then somebody comes in and removes the host.

[@vmhigginson]

ruins the whole flow of the interview

[@maggiefollett636]

Ha, I know Sven will let me and my partner in!

[@sevencolours5014]

Did you get in?

[@maggiefollett636]

Cool dude. I would not mess with him though.

[@tristenhowe2886]

I AM KLAUS

[@kendaalzaim3754]

The interviewer is really intimidating

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I am Klaus!

[@vmhigginson]

interviewer should be sacked really.

[@dunno5961]

Your not getting in!

[@fleaship6134]

@@dunno5961 *you're

[@Enterthevoigt]

let me ind at berghain !!!

[@filippopaoloromano12]

Peter Craven, does not a clue! "You and I go face to face"

[@gonzpalacios7290]

ITALY PAOLA. I THINK THE KIM KARDASHEAN NERDS FAN CLUB IS NOT THIS PAGE.... WEENEE #2

[@whiteboots1845]

Is there anything worse than two languages working at the same time in the same interview. Talk to him in German and subtitle or make him talk English. You have a lot of tattoo's ... Lame.

[@muzzo23]

Yea i dont get that

[@jefflewis1234]

sexy good music lifestyle club

[@dunno5961]

Sorry your not getting in

[@fleaship6134]

*you're

[@mullerherr]

HOWNEARDOWEGO

[@zazu3006]

Like for chilled interesting guest, not interviewer as he's ridiculously out of touch and outdated.

[@levisandlipstick]

'the Berghain' THE Berghain ahha babhahahhahaa

[@user-cs6yd8dc8d]

Germany have more interesting place to see... Berghain represent the dark !

[@OT-rv6ud]

This dude with his constant pointing is beyond annoying....

[@croissantlover1]

It's a way of expressing further, hes a very sociable, lively human being. But okay.

[@beaumccarvill6034]

Put your damn Finger down!!

[@ddl4374]

😁

[@mrfreezo5024]

I am klaus!

[@luludorff5287]

this interviewer does not fit the interviewee. as a matter of fact, mr. craven talks in a very abrupt, hectic, jittery and almost aggressive way, especially compared to the vibe sven gives off. weird - it was distracting from svens story

[@photocamera9390]

Does this guy wear all those lip rings and earings when bouncing? Berghain must be the most peaceful club in the world, if he was getting into fights he wouldn't be wearing jewelry in his face.

[@ahmetgurdic9274]

I guess only junkies goes in not really strong athletic group of guys ahhaha

[@mragren9853]

There are at at least two bouncers in charge of the security in the entrance. They are not pierced. And not being the kind of guys you would want to take on ..

[@josephpotter9289]

I have not seen other 'Talking Germany' episodes, but this one however seems to have really failed to grasp idea of an at least educated, subtle interview. Shame really.

[@kaffeekuchen1929]

Awkward. I’m sure Sven is used to this kind of asinine treatment. I know I am.

[@patrickpalermo2256]

this host has no clue

[@3plus4is7]

heute nicht

[@lukemele6345]

this is completely laughable

[@mullerherr]

FACE2FACE

[@loadrunner666]

Interviewer all acting funny, wait until he annihilates your soul on the gates 👀

[@topofthemornintoya]

worst Interviewer of all time

[@ItalyPaola]

So, I have to queue for hours in the cold and then a dude that is dressed like that (omg, those terrible, terrible turn up trousers...) is telling me whether I am cool enough to come in? Meh.

[@jameswayton2340]

+ItalyPaola I felt the same way and i be hearing a lot of stories about it. Though listing to this interview explain a lot why they select people. He was a punk himself and got rejected at some places.. Normal for him wanting to select his own kind of people. Its more about people having the most fun/ best time they can have in the club. But not getting in the club is zero fun so that does not make a lot of sense... BUT, i do think its great they do not let EVERYONE in. Sometimes you can be at a party, with good music and everything. But then the party is not really great because you and only 2 other people are dancing, and the rest is looking at his/her smartphone or chatting with someone. Thats what i Experienced a lot of times.

[@michaelscibor9251]

One of the best crowds and easily the best club I have ever been to

[@jameswayton2340]

***** I heard people say: Nothing but people fisting each other. -.-

[@michaelscibor9251]

Like I said

[@Peytonka]

Your attitude and your way of thinking is not gonna get you in. This is reserved only for the techno music lovers, and if you really love it, you will get it. You will not.

[@frankj.6482]

Der sollte man arbeiten. Jeden Morgen früh raus. Könnte der gar nicht 😊

[@RaveON123]

Ist Nachtarbeit keine Arbeit?

[@RiccardoVincelli]

interviewer is banned for life at bh

[@sevencolours5014]

How do you know?

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

The cringe is strong with this one 😬😣😅

[@DjMephistoOnAir]

Der Typ ist eine Witzfigur, aber kein "Bouncer".

[@luludorff5287]

all he says is "interesting"

[@ntomenicgiorgo3598]

Peter craven is an absolute embarrassment!

[@telesamgram1318]

'we will be six feet under, what would you like people up there to do? ' There is no up there. You said it... Six feet under is the end. Also, next life... Laughable.

[@jilliebean6312]

I AM KLAUS

[@thegasbagg7978]

I am Klaus!