Scrambled (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Bastiaan Schravendeel
Netherlands, 2017, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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When 19-year-old Esra misses her train, she kills time playing a fast-paced, flashy game on her smartphone. But then a vintage Rubik’s Cube challenges her attention.
She's Got the Blush (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Els Decaluwe
Belgium, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Lotte, an extremely shy twelve-year-old goes through life with a severe blushing problem. Her inner world comes out for everyone to see and hear when she blushes. Life is full of embarrassing situations, and that's no different for Lotte.
A Festive Wind (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Marjolaine Perreten
Switzerland, France, 2016, 10 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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It is a beautiful May morning and a Swiss village is preparing for the festival of brass bands. Refreshment stalls are filled, trophies are polished, tables are spread out. Volunteers are excited about their work because they will soon meet their idols - members of the brass band.
The Garden under the Stars - Scary Dog (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV, International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Martin Otevřel
Czech Republic, 2017, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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In stories inspired by the Bible we meet Jesus, his friends Tomas and Peter, parents Mary and Joseph, animals and a grumpy neighbor. Emphasis is placed on compassion, help, love, and understanding – values that are valid regardless of religion.
Short Animations 3
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 56 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Traces of My Brother (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Moritz Mayerhofer
Germany, 2016, 15 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Max mourns over the death of his brother in the war. He tries to be like him and wants to join the army even though his parents don´t want to hear about it. Against their will, he goes to town to become a soldier. The accident on the way, however, ruins his plans.
The Garden (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Idil Ar Ucaner
Turkey, 2016, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A story of a girl who spent her early childhood in nature, then had to grow up in a big city... Days in the garden are full of joy, play, creativity and love. The little girl is complete in the garden!
Laban the Little Ghost - Spooky Time (2008)
Section: Days of Swedish Cinema
Directed by: Per Ahlin, Alicja Jaworski, Lasse Persson, Karin Nilsson
Sweden, 2008, 43 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Six episodes about a little ghost called Laban, who's afraid of the dark. Despite being summoned to perform his ghostly duties by frightening humans, Laban can't quite work up the enthusiasm to spook others when midnight arrives and the moon appears over his castle.
Swing It Kids! (2016)
Section: Welcome to Switzerland
Directed by: Fabian Kimoto
Switzerland, 2016, 82 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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The Swiss children’s band Swing Kids entertains young and old wherever they go: at the Montreux Jazz Festival as well as on tour through Switzerland, the USA and Japan. The film accompanies several Swing Kids starting off with their first auditions, taking a journey to Japan for several weeks until tearfully leaving the band at the age of eighteen. They must make space for new talents who get the chance to make music and experience their own exciting adventures.
Room 213 (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Emelie Lindblom
Sweden, 2017, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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Twelve-year-old Elvira arrives at summer camp feeling anxious and upset because her best friend couldn't join her. She's just getting settled in with her two roommates, Bea and Meja, when a flood forces them to move to Room 213 — where no one has stayed in 60 years. Strange, inexplicable things begin to happen, and the girls grow suspicious of one another. That is, until a letter with ancient handwriting leads them into the woods to the home of an old lady, who tells them of a girl who died at the camp six decades earlier. Could this be the same red-haired girl in a white dress they have seen sneaking through the corridors at night?
Storm - Letter of Fire (2016)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Dennis Bots
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, 2016, 105 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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What if you are suddenly on your own and anyone could be your enemy? 12-year-old Storm ends up on an adventure when his father Klaas accepts a new job. He secretly prints forbidden texts in his print shop. Storm's mother does not like this one bit; it’s dangerous to have different opinions. The safe life Storm knew is turned upside down when Klaas gets caught in the act. Storm flees just in time with the original letter and becomes the focus of a manhunt. He gets help from someone unexpected when he meets Marieke, a girl that lives in the city's underground tunnels. In a race against time, Storm tries to save his father. But who can he trust?
The Dream (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Svyatoslav Ushakov
Russia, 2016, 8 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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Each of us has a dream. It so happens that friends help our dreams come true. But people aren’t the only ones with dreams; some penguins in an animal camp have a dream too! I wonder if they have friends to help with their dreams.
Cloudberry (2015)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Polina Minchenok
Russia, 2015, 7 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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The whole village is scared of big grey wolf. But one small girl is brave enough to help him and make friends with this scary creature. As she cares for the wolf's wounded paw, he comes to love pancakes and cloudberry.
Dragon Sledge (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Zhirkova Evgenia
Russia, 2016, 2 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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Little girl can´t wait to play with her father in the park. But it seems he does not have time for it. The little rascal turns on her fantasy and experiences the fairy tale of one dragon sleigh ride. Who is the knight who saves this little princess?
That Time Together (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková, Jiří Novotný
Czech Republic, 2017, 75 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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This is the story of a young Jewish girl, Tereza Zágorová, who finds shelter from deportation in the Wallachian hills; her family has already been taken. Tereza tries to fit into her new environment and learns how life in the village is different from the city. But the wartime period also reaches the countryside and the girl must be careful to hide her secrets.
Peep and the Paperplane (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Christoph Englert
Germany, 2016, 12 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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While Bird mother Paula is away searching for food, her son Peep gets unexpected help from a Paper plane. Together they head out exploring the magical world around them. But their friendship is soon to be tested.
Short Animations 2
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 45 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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Crin-Crin (2015)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Iris Alexandre
Belgium, 2015, 4 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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A beautiful stallion suffers from great vanity and pride, but he is about to be fooled by a hare and a wolf. They are hunters of horses´ tails. A big chase can begin - on land and sea or in space. All accompanied by temperament music.
Shiverstone Castle (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Ralf Huettner
Germany, Italy, 2017, 93 min
Projection place: Aula
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As if Stephan's parents' constant quarrels weren't enough, his mother now reveals that they're going to send him to a boarding school, hoping to improve his grades. But the boys at Shiverstone Castle turn out to be a far cry from teacher's pets. After initial hesitation, Stephan is admitted into a secret brotherhood. That's when the fun at boarding school begins, since the boys are at war with the girls from the nearby Rosenfels boarding school. While the girls are plotting revenge against the “Shiveries,” the boys are planning their next prank. What they don't know yet is that they'll all have to be together at the castle celebration. A disaster... or maybe not?
Boulle (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Elizaveta & Polina Manokhina
Russia, 2016, 3 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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When one is fighting only for their own interests and does not look at the world balance, the whole world can be destroyed. This truth is shown in the story of two different pieces of selfish fish that fight for their own space. Cooperation is need to survive.