Film programme 2017

Leaps and Bounds (2007)

Section: Days of Swedish Cinema

Directed by: Petter Næss

Sweden, 2007, 89 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3

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Brothers Azad and Tigris get separated from their parents when war breaks out in their Middle-eastern country. Along with other refugees, they eventually get to Sweden, where they must impersonate someone else's children. But life in a foreign country – without parents, friends and those who understand them – is not easy. The dream of a family reunion in Sweden gradually disappears. But if one believes that anything is possible, they can succeed. With the help of an eccentric hot dog vendor, true love, and Azar's championship hopes in jumping, both boys find new life.

Neuland (2013)

Section: Welcome to Switzerland

Directed by: Anna Thommen

Switzerland, 2013, 93 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Afghanistan, Cameroon, Serbia, Venezuela – Mr. Zingg’s new students in the Basel integration class have travelled far. Young, and with hopes of a better future, they travelled to Switzerland and now place great hopes in their teacher: he should show them the ways of this new country. The pupils learn the language and culture of Switzerland in just two years. Mr. Zingg, has justy one goal in sight: to help these young traumatized people find a job in their new society. But as the end of their schooling approaches, these young migrants have to ask themselves a harrowing question: is there a place at all for them in this country...?

Kidz in da Hood (2006)

Section: Days of Swedish Cinema

Directed by: Ylva Gustavsson, Catti Edfeldt

Sweden, 2006, 92 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Kidz in da Hood is the gripping and warm story of Amina, who came to Sweden with her grandfather three years ago. Amina has not yet received her residency permit and when her grandfather dies, everything seems to fall apart. She temporarily hides out with pierced and tattooed rocker Johan, who lives in a run-down suburb. The wild girl Mirre lives on the same floor as Amina and together they begin fighting for Amina to stay in Sweden and live with Johan.