Operation Mummy (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Grethe Bøe
Norway, 2019, 77 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
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The local museum is planning an exhibit on ancient Egypt, and the crowning attraction will be a several-thousand-year-old mummy. But during the preparations a series of accidents occur. Could the rumors be true – is the mummy cursed? Or is someone out to sabotage the exhibit? This means a new case for the child detectives Tiril and Oliver.
Ella Bella Bingo (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Frank Mosvold, Atle Blakseth
Norway, 2019, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
Score:
Ella Bella Bingo is organizing a circus for her best friend Henry, as he has never been to a circus before. She is very excited and looks forward to being the main attraction. She is going to show everyone her fantastic magic trick. She is going to make Henry disappear. But when a new cool kid moves into the neighborhood, Ella Bella feels her friendship with Henry is threatened. And after she demands that Henry choose between her and the new boy, Henry disappears for real. BIOGRAPHY Frank Mosvold left Norway for an education in the USA, where he studied economics and film production. He's made short feature films and also focused on animated TV series, e.g. Hubert (2005–2009) and Ella Bella Bingo (2009–2015), which he co-directed, just as he did the feature film of the same name (2020). Atle Blakseth is a director from Norway. He studied animation in Volda. He was involved in the making of many animated commercials, short and feature films. He co-directed films such as Pappa (2018) and Ella Bella Bingo (Elleville Elfrid, 2020).
Team Marco (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Julio Vincent Gambuto
United States of America, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 5
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Screen time alert! Marco, 11, is obsessed with his electronics and hardly leaves the house. But when his grandfather moves in, Marco’s life is turned upside-down and he’s forced to… go play outside. His grandfather introduces him to bocce — the world’s oldest game — and to the neighborhood crew of old Italian men who play daily at the local court. Here, Marco makes connections to people “in real life” and forms a team of neighborhood kids to take on his grandfather and his pals.
Sune Best Man (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Jon Holmberg
Sweden, 2019, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 6
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Sune is excited about going on a class trip, "the secret journey", with his friend Sophie, but it turns out that it is the same date as when Sune's favourite grandpa is going to get married again. And his grandpa wants Sune to be his best man…. a turbulent road trip begins.
Little Crumb and the Race to the Gold Mine (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Diede in 't Veld
Netherlands, 2020, 78 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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Little Crumb has been reunited with his parents. He is no longer a poor street urchin, but lives with his parents in a lovely villa out in the countryside. Wonderful though it is to be back with his parents, it is also rather boring on the estate. Little Crumb misses the excitement of life in the city. He decides to run away with his faithful dog Moor. But when he is stopped by Anna on his way to the city and tries to get away from her, they are both kidnapped!
The Dazzled (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Sarah Suco
France, 2019, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 5
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Camille, 12, passionate about circus, is the eldest of a large family. One day, her parents enter a religious community based on sharing and solidarity in which they fully invest. The girl must accept a way of living that questions her desires and her own torments. Gradually, indoctrination becomes sectarian. Camille will have to fight to assert her freedom and save her brothers and sisters.
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).
Kuessipan (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Myriam Verreault
Canada, 2019, 117 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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Two girls grow up as best friends in an Innu community. While Mikuan has a loving family, Shaniss is picking up the pieces of her shattered childhood. As children, they promised each other to stick together no matter what. But as they’re about to turn 17, their friendship is shaken when Mikuan falls for a white boy and starts dreaming of leaving the reserve that’s now too small for her dreams.
Here Are the Young Men (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Eoin Macken
Ireland, 2020, 96 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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Dublin teenagers Matthew, the free-spirited Jen, nihilistic Rez, and the deranged Kearney, leave school to a social vacuum of drinking and drugs, falling into shocking acts of transgression.
Team Marco (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Julio Vincent Gambuto
United States of America, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 5
Score:
Screen time alert! Marco, 11, is obsessed with his electronics and hardly leaves the house. But when his grandfather moves in, Marco’s life is turned upside-down and he’s forced to… go play outside. His grandfather introduces him to bocce — the world’s oldest game — and to the neighborhood crew of old Italian men who play daily at the local court. Here, Marco makes connections to people “in real life” and forms a team of neighborhood kids to take on his grandfather and his pals.
The Sweeties (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Francesco Ghiaco
Italy, 2019, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 2
Score:
Mariagrazia, Chiara and Letizia are far from being confident in their bodies. Most of the times they would just like to be invisible. But when a video showing them in their swimsuits surfaces online, their worst nightmare becomes reality. Two possibilities now lie ahead: disappearing forever or diving into a mad mission – becoming synchronized swimming champions.
Samsam (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Tanguy de Kermel
France, 2019, 61 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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.
Who's Next? (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Miro Drobný
Slovak Republic, 2019, 83 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 4
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A film inspired by three real stories from Slovakia, Russia and Canada. Fates are changed by the Internet, bringing them to the brink of life and death. It can happen to anyone! Who's next?
Beyond the Horizon (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Delphine Lehericey
Belgium, Switzerland, 2019, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 5
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The drought of 1976. Under the unforgiving sun, Gus is about to leave childhood behind. Nature withers, emotions swell, the family unit splinters; everything splits and cracks until the unthinkable occurs; the eagerly anticipated thunderstorms sweep across the tired and worn countryside, washing a whole world away.
Ella Bella Bingo (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Frank Mosvold, Atle Blakseth
Norway, 2019, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
Score:
Ella Bella Bingo is organizing a circus for her best friend Henry, as he has never been to a circus before. She is very excited and looks forward to being the main attraction. She is going to show everyone her fantastic magic trick. She is going to make Henry disappear. But when a new cool kid moves into the neighborhood, Ella Bella feels her friendship with Henry is threatened. And after she demands that Henry choose between her and the new boy, Henry disappears for real. BIOGRAPHY Frank Mosvold left Norway for an education in the USA, where he studied economics and film production. He's made short feature films and also focused on animated TV series, e.g. Hubert (2005–2009) and Ella Bella Bingo (2009–2015), which he co-directed, just as he did the feature film of the same name (2020). Atle Blakseth is a director from Norway. He studied animation in Volda. He was involved in the making of many animated commercials, short and feature films. He co-directed films such as Pappa (2018) and Ella Bella Bingo (Elleville Elfrid, 2020).
Operation Mummy (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Grethe Bøe
Norway, 2019, 77 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 2
Score:
The local museum is planning an exhibit on ancient Egypt, and the crowning attraction will be a several-thousand-year-old mummy. But during the preparations a series of accidents occur. Could the rumors be true – is the mummy cursed? Or is someone out to sabotage the exhibit? This means a new case for the child detectives Tiril and Oliver.
Just Kids (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Christophe Blanc
France, Switzerland, 2020, 104 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 5
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Jack (19), Lisa (17), and Mathis (10), abruptly become orphans. Each sibling reacts differently to the family tragedy. Lisa spreads her wings. Jack, having just come of age is appointed as his brother’s guardian by court decision. A new life begins. But how does someone just barely out of adolescence himself become responsible for a child? And how does one construct a future when the past has become a dangerous obsession? Fortunately, youth’s strength and energy can work miracles…
Jackie & Oopjen (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Annemarie van de Mond
Netherlands, 2020, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
Score:
With her mother working there, Jackie (12) has made the Rijksmuseum her second home. While wandering around after hours, Oopjen Coppit (from Rembrandt’s famous painting) suddenly appears in front of her; she’s looking for her long-lost sister. Jackie, used to solving other people’s problems, decides to help her look for her sister. For Oopjen, a woman from the Golden Age, the 21st century is a big adventure and Jackie finally gains a real friend: a true BFF.
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.
Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond (2019)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Rasmus A. Siversten
Norway, 2019, 81 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
Score:
Captain Sabertooth is desperately searching for the magic diamond, a diamond that can fulfill any wish. The evil wizard Maga Kahn is also doing everything he can to get his hands on this powerful gem. When push comes to show, it's up to the kids Sunniva, Pinky and Marco to stop the clash between the two titans.