The Lowbrow Family (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Biser Arichtev
Czech Republic, 2017, 28 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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Our story takes us back to Castle Oreb, where friendly ghosts live with the horrible Mazal family. It's not easy living with the Mazal family, especially when the castle lords Hugo and Růžena haven't given up their desire to get rich. A little older but still unbearable are their children; Hugo Jr. only thinks of himself and Pavlinka is still caught up with new trends. But the ghosts have another problem. They haven't managed to organize the fairy-tale symposium and the fairy-tale book of spells is lost; the book mustn't get into the wrong hands. And it's more than clear that the Mazals would love to get their hands on such a book.
The Adventure of the Afternoon (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Vance Yang, Stella Huang
Taiwan, 2016, 8 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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One beautiful afternoon, the little boy finds a small fish in his pool. After being released to the river, it takes him to its kingdom as a reward and prepares his saver unusual adventures and meetings with other inhabitants of the water kingdom.
Flood (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Dimitar Velev
Bulgaria, 2016, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Parents has left and one great underwater adventure can begin. The goldfish spells the magic and and all kinds of sea creatures come alive and play with the little girl. This must be interrupted because parents have forgotten something at home.
The Knot Fairy-tale (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children, Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Jaroslav Nykl
Czech Republic, 2017, 10 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Evil spider The Knotty on his way knotted all the flowers in the garden of the Ants Kamil and Emil. They must not only help the flowers but also watch the Sun´s sheep and save their little friend The Firefly from the trap set by the spider.
Where's Ronald? (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Jorn Leeuwerink, Robin Aerts, Emma van Dam
Netherlands, 2016, 6 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Ralph gets a little rabbit for his birthday. But the next morning he finds Ronald missing from his cage. So what do you do? You go after him! But that’s easier said than done. Ralph works hard to enlarge the tunnel that Ronald made.
No-No Wants To Try a Sport (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Mathieu Auvray
France, 2016, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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No-No the platypus wakes up every morning with an amazing new idea that he can’t wait to try out… but doesn’t know how. That’s just the kind of platypus No-No is: “I’ve got lots of ideas… I just don’t know how to make them happen!”
Short Animations 6
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 52 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Halabama (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Salman Taheri
Iran, 2016, 10 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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These stories take place in the Haalaa Baa Maa Forest. Here animals live happily – no violence, no war. Lion, Elephant, Rabbit and Zebra live together and spend their time with fun and games and encounter other animals.
Atlas of Dragons (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children, Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Veronika Kuncová
Czech Republic, 2016, 4 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A story about the relationship of a daughter to her father while reminiscing about a paper kite. The kite is measured against mythological and fanciful dragons. It turns out, however, that her common kite is the best kind of dragon, because it was made by her daddy.
Five Sheep (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Maria Stepanova
Russia, 2016, 8 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Once upon a time there was once a king and he had everything he wished. The only thing he missed was a child. After fighting in a war, he drinks from the dragon well. Hhe has to pay his price – give the dragon the thing he does not know he has at home.
The Gift (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Kohei Kajisa
Japan, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Sara is a sprightly little girl who likes arts and crafts. She’d like to give her dad and mom a handcrafted gift on their anniversary, but after seeing them arguing, she finds herself in a mysterious imaginary world.
The Basket (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Suresh Eriyat
India, 2017, 14 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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The curious little girl one day accidentally breaks her father's pocket watch, that means a lot to him. Father and daughter are very sad about it. The little girl decides to make everything right and starts to sell the baskets she makes herself in order to repair the watch and make her dad smile again.
Short Animations 8
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 53 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Nimbus, the Cloud Catcher (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Marco Nick
Brazil, 2016, 16 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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During the thunderstorm, Nimbus catches cloud to the cages and uses a sophisticated machine to squeeze water and provides it to the local forest people and animals. One day, however, the wild clouds free themselves and create a big mess. Nimbus tries to fix things when he meets a mysterious creature.
The Golden Moon (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Pascal Adant
France, Belgium, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Renart can't bear the fact that Ysengrin can sleep through a full moon while he can't get a wink of sleep. Since when do wolves sleep when the moon is full? The wily fox, knowing how greedy and gullible the wolf is, sets a trap for him.
The House (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children, Neighbourhood, Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Veronika Zacharová
Czech Republic, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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A family leaves their little house in the suburbs, so it heads out after them. His only clue is a bright red business card that takes him to a neighborhood with strange electric houses. Is this where it'll find its owners?
Tongue Cutters (2017)
Section: Documentary Films
Directed by: Solveig Melkeraaen
Norway, 2017, 69 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Cod tongue is a delicacy in Norway, and the job of cutting the cod’s tongue is traditionally reserved for children. In this charming and whimsical coming-of-age story, 9-year-old Ylva dreams of following in her family’s footsteps and earning money by working a season in the fisheries of northern Norway. Leaving her big city Oslo life behind, she arrives in a small fishing village and meets 10-year-old Tobias, a highly skilled and ambitious tongue cutter who takes her under his wing and shows her the art. With slickers on and knives sharpened the joyful duo dive into their work. Over time a beautiful friendship is formed while knee-deep in fish heads.
The Eagle Huntress (2016)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Otto Bell
U.S.A., Mongolia, U.K., 2016, 87 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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This film follows the story of Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomad girl. Aisholpan is growing up in a patriarchal community in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. She has a passion for hunting with golden eagles, an activity that for thousands of years has been entirely dominated by men. Her fascination causes consternation when she sets out to become the first female eagle hunter. Despite criticism from village elders, her father lends her his support. Her time spent on horseback learning the finer points of hunting with her father reveal the closeness of their relationship. Then comes the annual eagle-hunting contest. Aisholpan is the youngest participant, and also the only girl. Can she hold her own?
Cloudboy (2017)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Meikeminne Clinckspoor
Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, 2017, 78 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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Twelve-year-old city boy Niilas has been living with his father for as long as he can remember and barely knows his Swedish mother. This summer, Niilas has to travel to Lapland – much against his will – where his mother and her new family live amongst the Sami, an indigenous reindeer-herding people. Despite a warm welcome, Niilas retreats inward. The only one who can get through to him is his half-sister Sunnà. The reindeer migration is fully underway and Niilas has to lend a helping hand. When a reindeer goes missing, Niilas joins in the search, and an impressive moose keeps crossing his path at the most unexpected moments. Gradually he discovers his roots, which prove to be stronger than he ever could have imagined. Against all odds, Niilas experiences the most adventurous summer of his life.
Number Four (2016)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Mehran Malakouti
Iran, 2016, 71 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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The story of this film is about a young adult boy whose father is dead and can’t accept this truth… It’s been about two years since Atou’s father failed to come back home from the sea and everybody thinks that he’s dead. Atou’s uncle tries to force his mother to re-marry. He tries to help his mother earn money so he decides to work with smugglers, but he faces many problems – problems he is not old enough to handle.