The Beauty and the Beast (1979)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Juraj Herz
Czechoslovakia, 1979, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A rich widowed merchant has three daughters. The two eldest think only of good marriages and riches. For Julie, the youngest, the most important love is for their father. One day, while in a mysterious forest, the merchant loses all his wagons and is immediately destitute. He escapes into a mysterious castle occupied by a threatening monster. In exchange for the man's life, he demands one of his daughters. Julie eventually goes to the castle and awakens in its master feelings he's never felt before. Instead of killing her, a human heart awakens in his animal body...
The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Jørgen Lerdam, Philip Einstein Lipski, Amalie Næsby Fick
Denmark, 2017, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Life in Solby is quiet and peaceful until the day when Mitcho and Sebastian find a bottle in the harbor. The bottle is from the missing Mayor of Sunnytown with a message that he is on The Mysterious Island and has made a great discovery. The heroes set off on an adventurous journey to save the mayor and bring him back. In the process they uncover something that will bring great pleasure to the city of Sunnytown – a Giant Pear.
Harvie and the Magic Museum (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Martin Kotík
Czech Republic, Belgium, Russia, 2017, 85 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Our legendary heroes are here again and bring new adventures. Mr. Spejbl works as a watchman at the Puppet Museum, which is in danger of being demolished. Harvie again disobeys and manages to get into the locked areas of the museum where he discovers a world hidden from visitors. In this underground world he uncovers the mystery of the magic museum and the key to its rescue. Harvie faces the greatest challenge of his life; he must be clever, crafty, and brave in order to save the "tatulda", the magical museum, and the whole city from the criminal Lord of Puppets.
Mission Kathmandu: the Adventures of Nelly & Simon (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Nancy Florence Savard, Pierre Greco
Canada, 2017, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Quebec, 1956. The destinies of Nelly Maloye, a novice private eye, and Simon Picard, a research scientist at the local university, unexpectedly meet. Bankrolled by an ambitious client, the impulsive and headstrong Maloye joins the methodical and pragmatic Picard in a dubious quest to prove the existence of the elusive Yeti. For guidance, Simon carries with him an explorer’s journal that supposedly contains the location of the mythical creature’s den. What dangers will they face during their trek through the heart of the Himalayas?
Lila´s Book (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Marcela Rincon Gonzalez
Colombia, Uruguay, 2017, 76 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Lila, a character in a children's story book, suddenly falls out of her paper world and ends up trapped in a place she doesn't belong. Lila discovers that the only person who can save her is Ramon, the owner of the book, but it won’t be easy since Ramon is no longer a little boy, and he has stop reading and believing in fantasy. Lila and her new friend Manuela set out to convince him of what's happening and together they face a dangerous journey to the Desert of Lost Memories, to retrieve Lila's lost book.
My Giraffe (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Barbara Bredero
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, 2017, 75 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
Score:
Patterson Pepps has a best friend: Raf, a giraffe. Raf and Patterson grow up together as Patterson lives next to the zoo and they are born on the exact same day. When they reach the age that they have to go to school for the first time, they are very excited. On the first day, Patterson even stuffs all kinds of plants in his backpack to make sure Raf has enough to eat. When Patterson realizes Raf isn’t going to join him at school, he comes up with a brilliant plan to bring Raf to school.
Supa Modo (2018)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Likarion Wainaina
Kenya, Germany, 2018, 74 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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An honest and inspiring story about the strength of young people in the face of adversity. Obsessed with Jackie Chan and action films, nine-year-old Jo dreams of being a superhero, but time is not on her side. When the doctors reveal that she is terminally ill, Jo leaves the hospital and returns home to be with her mom and sister. While her mom insists that she stay inside and rest, her sister has different plans. With the entire village's support, they decide to make dreams a reality and turn Jo into the superhero they know she is.
The Third Wish (2017)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Vít Karas
Czech Republic, 2017, 106 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
Score:
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.
Lucy and Miracles (1970)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Ota Hofman 90
Directed by: Ota Koval
Czechoslovakia, 1970, 72 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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The story begins in a toy factory where a pink plush dog is being made. The main character is a five-year-old orphan named Lucie, who is going to be helped by this lively plush dog, named Laurel Hardy Pink to find a mother and father.
Mission Kathmandu: the Adventures of Nelly & Simon (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Nancy Florence Savard, Pierre Greco
Canada, 2017, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Quebec, 1956. The destinies of Nelly Maloye, a novice private eye, and Simon Picard, a research scientist at the local university, unexpectedly meet. Bankrolled by an ambitious client, the impulsive and headstrong Maloye joins the methodical and pragmatic Picard in a dubious quest to prove the existence of the elusive Yeti. For guidance, Simon carries with him an explorer’s journal that supposedly contains the location of the mythical creature’s den. What dangers will they face during their trek through the heart of the Himalayas?
Prince Bajaja (1971)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Golden Slipper for Special Contribution in Children´s and Youth Cinema
Directed by: Antonín Kachlík
Czechoslovakia, 1971, 73 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
Score:
An orphaned prince, traveling the world, listens to the advice of his talking horse. When he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Slavěna, the magical stallion advises him to go to the royal court and pretend to be a mute gardener's helper. He remains incognito even after defeating the furious dragon that threatens the kingdom. This makes it possible for the insidious Black Knight to claim credit for saving the princess himself. The hero, nicknamed Bajaja, because of the sounds he emits as a mute, also rises to the occasion for all the following difficult tests…
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Karel Zeman
Czechoslovakia, 1958, 81 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
The villainous adventurer Artigas made his fortune stealing undersea treasure and now he's kidnapped Professor Roch, discoverer of a super explosive, and intends to use his invention for world domination. But the professor's young assistant, Engineer Hart, wants to thwart the villain's plans at any cost. He rescues mankind and wins the love of the professor's charming daughter Jana.
My Giraffe (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Barbara Bredero
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, 2017, 75 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
Score:
Patterson Pepps has a best friend: Raf, a giraffe. Raf and Patterson grow up together as Patterson lives next to the zoo and they are born on the exact same day. When they reach the age that they have to go to school for the first time, they are very excited. On the first day, Patterson even stuffs all kinds of plants in his backpack to make sure Raf has enough to eat. When Patterson realizes Raf isn’t going to join him at school, he comes up with a brilliant plan to bring Raf to school.
The Third Wish (2017)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Vít Karas
Czech Republic, 2017, 106 min
Projection place: Aula
Score:
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.
Villa Henriette (2004)
Section: Austrian Trip
Directed by: Peter Payer
Austria, 2004, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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12-year-old Marie, a quick witted girl, is faced with a dilemma; not only must she suddenly choose between her two best friends, but on top of that her grandmother has been taken in by a cunning con man and is forced to put the family villa up for sale. So now the girl has her hands full as she tries desperately to rescue her friendships and the home she shares with her eccentric family.
Long Live Ghosts! (1976)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Films of My Childhood, Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Oldřich Lipský
Czechoslovakia, 1976, 86 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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Two ghost haunt the ruins of Brtnik Castle – the knight William and his daughter Leonthyn. A group of children join them and help them in rescuing the castle from a greedy greengrocer who wants to turn the damp castle cellar into a mushroom farm. The kids get permission from the village leaders to repair the ruins themselves; their powerful ally, the extraordinarily magical knight William, greatly helps. To Leonthyn, the real world seems so attractive that she tells one of the boys how to free her from the eternal curse and how to turn her into a normal girl.
Harvie and the Magic Museum (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Martin Kotík
Czech Republic, Belgium, Russia, 2017, 85 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Our legendary heroes are here again and bring new adventures. Mr. Spejbl works as a watchman at the Puppet Museum, which is in danger of being demolished. Harvie again disobeys and manages to get into the locked areas of the museum where he discovers a world hidden from visitors. In this underground world he uncovers the mystery of the magic museum and the key to its rescue. Harvie faces the greatest challenge of his life; he must be clever, crafty, and brave in order to save the "tatulda", the magical museum, and the whole city from the criminal Lord of Puppets.
The Little Mermaid (1976)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Karel Kachyňa
Czechoslovakia, 1976, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
Score:
The Sea King has several daughters but loves the youngest the most – the little mermaid. He surprises her one day by taking her to see the sinking of a ship. He's giving everything in the ship to her. Unfortunately, she falls in love with a handsome prince on the ship. She saves his life and takes him to the safety of the seashore. From this moment, the infatuated mermaid can't think of anything but on meeting the handsome prince at least once. Her father is angry with her, but the girl is stubborn. She doesn't hesitate to ask for magical help from a horrible sea witch...
My Giraffe (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Barbara Bredero
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, 2017, 75 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
Score:
Patterson Pepps has a best friend: Raf, a giraffe. Raf and Patterson grow up together as Patterson lives next to the zoo and they are born on the exact same day. When they reach the age that they have to go to school for the first time, they are very excited. On the first day, Patterson even stuffs all kinds of plants in his backpack to make sure Raf has enough to eat. When Patterson realizes Raf isn’t going to join him at school, he comes up with a brilliant plan to bring Raf to school.
Lila´s Book (2017)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Marcela Rincon Gonzalez
Colombia, Uruguay, 2017, 76 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
Score:
Lila, a character in a children's story book, suddenly falls out of her paper world and ends up trapped in a place she doesn't belong. Lila discovers that the only person who can save her is Ramon, the owner of the book, but it won’t be easy since Ramon is no longer a little boy, and he has stop reading and believing in fantasy. Lila and her new friend Manuela set out to convince him of what's happening and together they face a dangerous journey to the Desert of Lost Memories, to retrieve Lila's lost book.