The Greatest Gift (2020)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Marta Gerlíková, Daria Hrubá
Czech Republic, 2020, 93 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
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In ancient times, our land was ruled by pagan gods and goddesses. But what happens when they start getting involved in people's lives and vice versa? Will Morena, the goddess of winter, win, or will she be defeated by the goddesses of spring, summer and autumn? Will the supreme god Svarog find out about Morena's spree in time and return the seasons to equilibrium? In the end, Morena is stopped with the help of a Wallachian girl who has a gift even Morena's magic cannot beat! BIOGRAPHY Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková Worked in regional TV. She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007), later the feature films Grandpa (Děda, 2016), That Time Together (Tehdy spolu, 2017) and the fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). Daria Hrubá She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007) and the feature fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). She independently made a short TV film Jura Petrů (2006).
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958)
Section: 2020: Back to the Future-The Magic of Film Tricks
Directed by: Karel Zeman
Czechoslovakia, 1958, 81 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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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
The Prince´s Voyage (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Jean-François Laguionie, Xavier Picard
France, Luxembourg, 2019, 100 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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An old monkey prince runs aground on an unknown shore. Injured and lost, he is found by 12-year-old monkey boy Tom, and taken in by his parents, a couple of scientists who were banished from their community because they believe in the existence of other monkey civilisations. With Tom's help, the Prince discovers a society he knows nothing about, while Tom’s parents decide to use him to prove that their theory was indeed correct... BIOGRAPHY Jean-François Laguionie is an important personality of the French animation school, after making many short films and founding the La Fabrique animation studio, he made his feature film debut with Gwen, or The Book of Sand (Gwen, le livre de sable, 1985). Xavier Picard is french animated film director. He co-directed, e.g., Muumit Rivieralla (2014), Le Voyage du Prince (2019).
The Greatest Gift (2020)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Marta Gerlíková, Daria Hrubá
Czech Republic, 2020, 93 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
Score:
In ancient times, our land was ruled by pagan gods and goddesses. But what happens when they start getting involved in people's lives and vice versa? Will Morena, the goddess of winter, win, or will she be defeated by the goddesses of spring, summer and autumn? Will the supreme god Svarog find out about Morena's spree in time and return the seasons to equilibrium? In the end, Morena is stopped with the help of a Wallachian girl who has a gift even Morena's magic cannot beat! BIOGRAPHY Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková Worked in regional TV. She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007), later the feature films Grandpa (Děda, 2016), That Time Together (Tehdy spolu, 2017) and the fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). Daria Hrubá She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007) and the feature fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). She independently made a short TV film Jura Petrů (2006).
Samsam (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Tanguy de Kermel
France, 2019, 61 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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The young and intrepid Samsam has almost everything a cosmic-hero could want: loving heroic parents, a bunch of super-friends, and a spaceship to explore space... except that his first superpower hasn't kicked in yet! When Mega, the new cool kid in town claims she can teach him superpowers, Samsam sees in her the chance to finally reveal his superhuman abilities. They embark on a cosmic adventure, learning that friendship and courage may well be the best superpowers he could wish for.
Holidays for a Dog (1980)
Section: Old Time Cinema
Directed by: Jaroslava Vošmiková
Czechoslovakia, 1980, 78 min
Projection place: The Old Time Cinema
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Little Peter has to look after his mom's friend's dog, Blek, and the two spend the summer holidays in the countryside with his grandfather and grandmother. Peter is not only worried that the dog will be captured by the evil Mr. Plavec, but also by a group of local kids. The kids are initially hostile towards the young boy from Prague, but later join forces and try save Blek. The dog, meanwhile, escapes from the cage and disappears. Will Peter find Blek or will he have to give his mom's friend his own dog, Cézar, which his parents gave him as a reward for his marks
Summer Rebels (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Martina Saková
Germany, Slovak Republic, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
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Eleven-year old Jonas expects to go fishing, riding in a truck, and rowing down the crystal streams of Slovakia for the holiday. But there hasn’t been much contact with the Slovak side of his family since his father died. And Jonas´s mother Beate decides that instead of going to Slovakia like they used to do with the boy’s dad, they should enjoy the healthy sea climate at Aunt Anne’s. Jonas is stunned. He promptly packs his bags and sets off, on his own, to visit his cool grandpa Bernard in Slovakia. When he arrives, everything seems to be the same as ever, but without a wife or job, grandpa is not in the best of moods. Jonas knows that something must be done, and it’s all up to him to do it! He teams up with Alex, a tomboy who becomes his best friend, and together they develop a series of criminally good ideas.
WALL-E (2008)
Section: 2020: Back to the Future-Sci-Fi Films for Young Audience
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
United States of America, 2008, 103 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 2
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It’s 2700. The last operating WALL•E robot is still cleaning the Earth. The little robot gradually develops its own personality. It lives in a shelter full of peculiarities and artifacts from human life, such as a Rubik's Cube, a kitchen beater and his greatest treasure – an old videotape of the movie Hello Dolly. One day, a spaceship lands nearby, launching a small flying robot, Eve. It starts looking for something on the surface of the planet and WALL•E falls hopelessly in love…
Summer Rebels (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Directed by: Martina Saková
Germany, Slovak Republic, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
Score:
Eleven-year old Jonas expects to go fishing, riding in a truck, and rowing down the crystal streams of Slovakia for the holiday. But there hasn’t been much contact with the Slovak side of his family since his father died. And Jonas´s mother Beate decides that instead of going to Slovakia like they used to do with the boy’s dad, they should enjoy the healthy sea climate at Aunt Anne’s. Jonas is stunned. He promptly packs his bags and sets off, on his own, to visit his cool grandpa Bernard in Slovakia. When he arrives, everything seems to be the same as ever, but without a wife or job, grandpa is not in the best of moods. Jonas knows that something must be done, and it’s all up to him to do it! He teams up with Alex, a tomboy who becomes his best friend, and together they develop a series of criminally good ideas.
Samsam (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Tanguy de Kermel
France, 2019, 61 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 2
Score:
The young and intrepid Samsam has almost everything a cosmic-hero could want: loving heroic parents, a bunch of super-friends, and a spaceship to explore space... except that his first superpower hasn't kicked in yet! When Mega, the new cool kid in town claims she can teach him superpowers, Samsam sees in her the chance to finally reveal his superhuman abilities. They embark on a cosmic adventure, learning that friendship and courage may well be the best superpowers he could wish for.
Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Section: 2020: Back to the Future-The Magic of Film Tricks
Directed by: Don Chaffey
United Kingdom, 1963, 104 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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After saving the life of his royal father's usurper, Pelias, whom he fails to recognize, Jason is encouraged by the conniving murderer to begin a quest in search of the Golden Fleece – a symbol of authority and kingship. In doing so, Pelias hopes for Jason's death to thwart the prophecy that he will reclaim the throne. Along the journey, Jason is protected by the goddess Hera, and his crew includes Hercules and Acastus, a saboteur planted by Pelias.
Vic the Viking and the Magic Sword (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Eric Caze
Germany, France, Belgium, 2019, 75 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
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Vic dreams of going on an adventure with the Viking crew. But Halvar, his father thinks he is too frail to be part of such a dangerous journey. When Vic’s mother, Ylva, is accidentally turned into a golden statue by the magical sword of Loki, Halvar and his crew have no choice but to sail to the forges of Loki, beyond the end of the world, in order to destroy the sword and bring Ylva back to life. Reluctantly, Halvar takes Vic along on a trip filled with surprises and dangers.
Gravity (2013)
Section: 2020: Back to the Future-The Magic of Film Tricks
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
United States of America, United Kingdom, 2013, 91 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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Seasoned astronaut Matt Kowalsky is on his final mission in space, while medical engineer Dr. Ryan Stone is making her first outing on the Space Shuttle. While they are engaged in extra-vehicular activity, debris collides with the shuttle, damaging it irreparably. Kowalsky and Stone now find themselves drifting in space with low oxygen supplies and cut off from all communication on Earth.
Vic the Viking and the Magic Sword (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Eric Caze
Germany, France, Belgium, 2019, 75 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 2
Score:
Vic dreams of going on an adventure with the Viking crew. But Halvar, his father thinks he is too frail to be part of such a dangerous journey. When Vic’s mother, Ylva, is accidentally turned into a golden statue by the magical sword of Loki, Halvar and his crew have no choice but to sail to the forges of Loki, beyond the end of the world, in order to destroy the sword and bring Ylva back to life. Reluctantly, Halvar takes Vic along on a trip filled with surprises and dangers.
The Raft (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Oded Raz
Israel, 2020, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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Three Israeli teens decide to build a raft and sail to the championship final in Cyprus. During their journey, their friendship is put to the test as they get a taste of first love and discover traits and skills in themselves that they didn't know existed. The innocent adventure evolves into a coming of age journey they will never forget.
Explorers (1985)
Section: 2020: Back to the Future-Sci-Fi Films for Young Audience
Directed by: Joe Dante
United States of America, 1985, 109 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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Ben Crandell is an alien-obsessed teenager, whose dreams are being influenced by a group of extra-terrestrials! When he wakes one morning, he is able to draw an advanced circuit board designed for space flight. With the assistance of his two friends Wolfgang and Darren, Ben constructs a home-made spaceship to meet the aliens. Hilarity ensues as they discover that the creatures are obsessed with American culture!