Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Stefan Westerwelle
Finland, Germany, 2018, 94 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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Matti dreams of a family vacation in his father’s native country, Finland. He manages to get what he wants by telling a whopping lie. But once they get there, Matti, his younger brother Sami and his parents find themselves without a place to stay, no money and no car in the middle of the Finnish wasteland. Only a miracle can save them – or Uncle Jussi, who has been struggling to compete with Matti’s father his whole life. A summer movie for children that stands out for its wonderful pun... And that´s not a lie.
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Benjamin Renner
France, 2017, 83 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park, think again!
Krakonos and the Skiers (1981)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Věra Plívová-Šimková
Czechoslovakia, 1981, 72 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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This fabulous story about a mountain community is based on the rumors and fairy tales of this region and draws on the origins of these stories – the hard life of the people of the Giant Mountains. Something new arrived to these mountains at the start of the 1900s – skiing. And skiing is at the heart of this story whose main heroes are two little boys and their friend, a famous smuggler with all the qualities of the Lord of the Giant Mountains from fairy tales.
Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Arni Asgeirsson
Iceland, Belgium, 2018, 82 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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The story of a young golden plover having trouble learning to fly and who fails to migrate with his family to warmer climates. With the help of friends, he is able to survive in a world full of natural enemies and is, in the end, celebrated as a hero.
Circleen, Coco and the Wiild Rhinoceros (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Jannik Hastrup
Denmark, 2018, 64 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Cirkeline finds a best friend with the airs of a princess, and Ingolf meets a rhinoceros who’s fed up with always being the little one. They set off together on a journey that teaches them that being in charge isn’t always a piece of cake and that even the teeniest of rhinos can prove to be the greatest of heroes.
Lucy, Terror of the Street (1984)
Section: Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Jindřich Polák
Czechoslovakia, Germany, 1984, 74 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Lucie is a 6-year-old girl who cannot wait to go to school for the first time. Because all her friends are still on vacation, she doesn't have anybody to play with. The Osvalda gang doesn't care for little girls. She's got to prove her courage by shoplifting. Lucie goes to the department store and goes for a box of clay. And that's the beginning of an extraordinary adventure, as two characters of magical shapes climb out of the box and become Lucy's friends, with whom she experiences the most wonderful adventure.
The Immortal Aunt (1993)
Section: Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Zdeněk Zelenka
Czech Republic, 1993, 98 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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A fairy-tale story about a village apprentice, Matěj who suddenly gains reason and decides to pursue the hand of Princess Pavlinka, whose father has just lost reason. Before Matej can win his princess, he must face several unpleasant encounters with the "immortal woman" Envy, who has spun her webs and controls almost everybody in the castle. However, with the help of Reason and Happiness, all obstacles are eventually overcome and Matěj and Pavlínka plan to marry. The tangled, seemingly complicated plot twists are untangled and even Reason finds reason.
The Falcons (2018)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Bragi TÞór Hinriksson
Iceland, 2018, 97 min
Projection place: Kongresové centrum
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We follow Jón (10) and his teammates as they travel to the Westman Islands to take part in a large football tournament held there every summer. There, Jón discovers a whole new side of himself as a football player and finds that he can take on more responsibility than he ever imagined. The boys’ lives take an unexpected turn, however, when they witness Ívar (10), a player from an opposing team, getting roughed up by his father, Tóti. The football tournament turns into a dramatic rescue mission as the boys try to save Ívar from his father. But it's easier said than done when nobody believes the boys. The boys need to find a way to prove what really happened and save Ívar from his broken home. Jón and Ívar, sworn enemies on the field, go together on an emotional journey with both dramatic and exciting consequences and find a friendship that will endure – and a nearby volcano will wake from its slumber.
The Third Wish (2017)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Vít Karas
Czech Republic, 2017, 106 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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Christmas is full of magic, and magical old men are around almost every corner. He often has a red fur coat, a red cap on his head, and a full bag of presents for kids. But we only meet the real magical old man, who can fulfill any wish, unexpectedly and only if we really deserve it. It is important to be ready for that meeting – to know what we really want. In this big Christmas story, one very ordinary boy, Albert, gets his wish and his life is suddenly turned inside out.
Junior League (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Éric Tessier
Canada, 2017, 115 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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Five years after his team’s victory at the Quebec Pee-Wee Tournament, Janeau Trudel, a young eighteen-year-old prodigy hockey player, is now playing in the Quebec Major Junior League. At the dawn of his professional NHL selection, many obstacles will jeopardize his career and his most cherished friendships.
Mr. Moll & the Chocolate Factory (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Manuel Flurin Hendry
Switzerland, Germany, 2017, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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The one weekend when Mr. Moll is home alone with the kids, absolute chaos breaks loose. While working overtime in the chocolate factory, Mr. Moll´s kids get into a fight with the neighbour´s kids – a fight surrounding sweets, homework and the most famous Circus Dog.
Almost Famous (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Marco Carmel
Israel, 2017, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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Shiri is a young female teenager who has one best friend, excellent grades and butterflies in her stomach whenever she sees the handsome Omeri. She doesn’t think that brains will help her attract boys or help her become popular. But now that her brother Tomer has been accepted to a famous singing reality TV show, maybe everyone will know her as the sister of the mega famous Tomer? How far is she willing to go to become popular and join the fashionable but vicious in-crowd? What will she discover about real friendship and first love?
Bad Lucky Goat (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Samir Oliveros
Colombia, 2018, 76 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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After accidentally killing a bearded goat with their father's truck, two incompatible teenaged siblings embark on a journey of reconciliation. Corn and Rita must find a way to repair the truck in time to pick up the tourists that will be staying at their family's hotel. As they struggle to find the means necessary to conceal the accident, the siblings visit a butcher, Rastafarian drum makers, a pawn shop, and even a witch doctor in a 24-hour adventure around Port Paradise.
Perfectly Naughty Kids (2018)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Tatiana Kiseleva
Russia, 2018, 14 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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An amazing story about how a mischievous gnome helps Dr. Pyatkin cure the horribly obedient children from excessive mannerliness.
The First Thunder (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Anastasia Melikhova
Russia, 2017, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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A musical fantasy about the awakening of nature and a creature from winter hibernation. Naughty water drops come to life and drive him from his shelter so that he can see stars for the first time.
The Sky Painter (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Angel Chong Shao
Singapore, 2017, 4 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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When the sky painter neglects his granddaughter, she runs away. He then reflects on what he will do to repair the damage.
The White Wolf (2018)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Chiara Moreni
United Kingdom, 2018, 4 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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What happens when the moon falls in love with a wolf pup and forgets her responsibilities as a moon. A lyrical story about an unusual meeting.
The Wishing Cranes (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Ellen Arnold, Kaiya Telle, Thomas Anderholm
United States of America, 2017, 3 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Orphaned siblings are "swept away" on an adventure by a flock of magical paper cranes.
The Hungry Little Wolf (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Arnaud Demuynck
France, Belgium, 2017, 9 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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A wolf cub decides he’s big enough to go hunting on his own. He sets out to find a willing prey, but all those he approaches are too big for him.