Short Animations 6
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 34 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Night Moves (2018)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Falk Schuster
Germany, 2018, 4 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Deep in the night when everyone is fast asleep, funny shapes and jolly beasts rumble though the bedroom. There is so much to discover!
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 5
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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.
Holidays with Silvester (1990)
Section: Austrian Trip
Directed by: Bernd Neuburger
Austria, 1990, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Silvester is an old bachelor of seventy-six who sees more in the stars than in people. Katharina is seven years old, she is lively and full of curiosity. The two of them spend one summer together. Step by step, Katharina manages to conquer this scruffy astronomer. She and her girlfriend Veronika start out with him on a quest for Silvester's times lost. They come across a puppy dog which almost drowned, Egon, a long lost friend from his childhood, and a pair of brass binoculars which had been kept for 65 years in some secret place in the woods…
The Witch Hunters (2018)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Raško Miljković
Serbia, Macedonia, 2018, 86 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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10-year-old Jovan has had cerebral palsy for as long as he can remember. His condition has shaped his everyday life and made him think of himself as invisible to others – particularly his parents and classmates. In the world of his imagination, however, to which he escapes frequently, he is free to be who he wants and possesses the superhero powers that everybody dreams of. Jovan's (extra)ordinary existence is suddenly shaken up by a new classmate, Milica. Bit by bit, brave and determined Milica tears down the wall that Jovan has built around himself and eventually invites him to join her on a real life adventure – to liberate her father from his new wife, Milica’s stepmother, whom she believes is a witch. The quest offers Jovan a reality beyond anything he could have imagined, but in order to become a true hero Jovan first has to learn to accept himself for who he is.
Rosie & Moussa (2018)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Dorothée Van den Berghe
Belgium, 2018, 90 min
Projection place: Aula
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With her dad suddenly "out of town," Rosie and her mum move to a new apartment in Molenbeek. Adjusting to a new neighbourhood, attending a new school, and suspicious that her mother isn't telling her the whole story, Rosie reluctantly makes friends with her downstairs neighbour, Moussa. In contrast to Rosie's apartment, Moussa's home is always filled with cousins, aunts, uncles, laughter, and a little chaos! Despite their building manager's warnings, Rosie and Moussa ascend to the building's rooftop to escape the noise in their lives. There, they learn to trust each other with their secrets and stick together as they search for clues about the disappearance of Rosie's father. Rosie wants to find her dad and reunite her parents so they can be a family once again; but will the truth match the adventurous narrative she has conjured up in her imagination?
Los Bando (2018)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Christian Lo
Norway, 2018, 94 min
Projection place: Malá scéna
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Even when they were young, best friends Axel and Grim dreamed of making musical history with their band ‘Los Bando Immortale’. One day they receive an invitation to take part in the Norwegian Rock Championship – and suddenly it seems that anything is possible. The only problem is, Axel can’t sing. And because Grim can’t bring himself to tell the truth, they end up on a musical road trip to the far north – along with Thilda, a 9-year-old cellist, and Martin, a rally driver. When they find themselves caught up in a hair-raising car chase, it becomes clear that the journey symbolizes an escape for each of them. With every passing kilometre the group of youngsters grows closer, heading triumphantly for the grand finale.
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
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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
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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?
Hobbyhorse Revolution (2017)
Section: Documentary Film
Directed by: Selma Vilhunen
Finland, 2017, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Mariam AKA "Aisku" is a prize winning athlete. She sacrifices a lot for her sport, where she performs at a championship level, and she takes the risk of being laughed at. She specialises in hobbyhorsing. Aisku also works as a coach. One of her charges, Elsa, reveals quite openly how this unusual hobby helps her cope with difficult times. Many other young women and girls like her demonstrate in this film that hobbyhorsing is not a children’s game, but a means to recharge one’s batteries, gain recognition, and experience the feeling of belonging. “Respect to the hobbyhorses!”
Rock My Heart (2017)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Youth
Directed by: Hanno Olderdissen
Germany, 2017, 110 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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At 17, Jana has already lived half her life, at least according to the statistics about her congenital heart disease. Every beat of her heart could be her last.But Jana doesn´t think this is quite fair. Much to her Parents distress, Jana jumps head over heels into every adventure she can think of. When Jana gets to know the thoroughbred stallion ‘Rock My Heart’, her entire life changes. The two are soul mates, rebellious and untamed in equal measure, made for each other. Rock's trainer Paul, understanding the connection between girl and horse, persuades Jana to ride him for a big event. He has no clue, however, that Jana is fatally ill, and that the training is incredibly dangerous for her. But for the first time in her young life, Jana has something to look forward to and to fight something. But will she really manage to ride in the big event in spite of her condition…?
Indian Summer (1995)
Section: Czechoslovakian Cinema: Film Music
Directed by: Saša Gedeon
Czech Republic, 1995, 65 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Closed and reclusive teenage Klara spends the end of the summer with her grandmother and her cousin Maria, who is her opposite. At the local disco, Klara meets two boys crazy about Mary. The relationship between the two girls and their relationship to both boys form a fragile story of adolescence. Having learned something, Klara sets out for further wins and losses, wherever her destiny takes her.
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 2
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An amazing story about how a mischievous gnome helps Dr. Pyatkin cure the horribly obedient children from excessive mannerliness.
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 2
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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.
Spindrift (2018)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Selina Wagner
United Kingdom, 2018, 12 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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On a desolate island off the coast of Scotland, a young girl, is ignored by her parents. With no human role models, she chooses to live like the birds.
Short Animations 8
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 54 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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Neil (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Martin Pošta
Czech Republic, 2017, 6 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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In order to fulfill his dream, Neil The Space Bear lands with his spaceship after a long and stressful journey on an unknown planet…
The Blackberry and the Firebeetle (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Isaias Perez
Venezuela, 2017, 10 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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A Venezuelan indigenous tale. A Fire Beetle that finds an old Blackberry who falls in love with him, but he rejects her. Over time, the Fire Beetle learns a lesson.
Like an Elephant in a China Shop (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Louise Chevrier, Luka Fischer, Rodolphe Groshens, Marie Guillon, Estelle Martinez, Benoit Paillard,
France, 2017, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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The porcelain shop is beautiful, clean and full of breakable things. All of a sudden, a large elephant appears among the shelves of precious things. How does the shopkeeper deal with this unexpected guest?