Thu 09.09.2021 | 10:00Even Mice Belong to Heaven (2021)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Denisa Grimmová, Jan Bubeníček
Czech Republic, France, Poland, Slovak Republic, 2021, 87 min
Projection place: Kongresové centrum
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InfoTwo enemies, the mouse Šupito and the fox Bělobřich, meet again (reluctantly) in the animal afterlife after an unfortunate event. With the absence of natural instincts and the unusual distance from earthly things, a friendly bond develops between them over time. Their desire to stay friends forever is fulfilled even after returning to earth, where they are inadvertently born in exchanged roles. Friendship can overcome even the seemingly impossible.
Thu 09.09.2021 | 10:10Moomins on the Riviera (2014)
Section: Literature in Film - Comic Book Paradise
Directed by: Hanna Hemilä, Xavier Picard
Finland, France, 2014, 76 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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The entire Moomins clan embarks on a hilarious adventure to the glamorous Riviera. Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attention of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy’s sting can be terribly painful. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name ‘de Moomin’, an exasperated Moominmamma retires to the relative calm of their trusty old boat, to wait for her family to come to their senses. For the very first time, the unity of the Moomins is threatened.
Thu 09.09.2021 | 15:00Kids are Fine (2021)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Ji Won LEE
South Korea, 2021, 108 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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With an ailing mother and a very busy father, Da-yi is used to doing everything by himself. His family moves closer to his mother’s hospital so Da-yi can visit his mother every day. Though in a new neighborhood and school, Da-yi does not feel lonely as long as he is with his mother. He visits his mother every day to spend time with her. Gradually adjusting to his new school, Da-yi becomes best friends with his classmates Yu-jin and Min-ho. As he spends more time with his friends, he spends less time thinking about his mother. However, when his mother’s condition worsens and she is transferred to a faraway hospital, Da-yi gets worried that he may never see her again and heads out on the search with his friends.
Thu 09.09.2021 | 17:30Wind (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Dadren Wanggyal
China, 2020, 96 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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Gelak is an illegitimate child, living with her mom Samdan alone in a distant Tibetan village, where women are not allowed to join the Sang Offering to the Sacred Mountain. Samdan has always relied on men for a living, and Gelak has been treated as a vicious witch by the villagers. Fed up with the prejudice she has to face growing up, Gelak decides to challenge the traditions and fight for herself…
Fri 10.09.2021 | 08:10Dragon Girl (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Katarina Launing
Norway, Netherlands, Czech Republic, 2020, 82 min
Projection place: Kongresové centrum
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Christmas is just around the corner in the little village Borington and everyone is preparing for the holidays – everyone except for 10-year-old refugee Sara. Afraid of having to leave the country, she constantly hides from the police and takes refuge in vacant houses. One day, everything changes when she has an incredible encounter. A shy animal has lost its way and crashes into the very same house. She can hardly believe her own eyes when she realizes it is a dragon. When the aspiring YouTube star Mortimer (10) comes to his neighbor’s house and finds them, Sara and her new friend seem to be in danger… Can the three outsiders overcome their fears and team up?
Fri 10.09.2021 | 09:40Spaceboy (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Olivier Pairoux
Belgium, 2020, 100 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 4
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Arriving in a new town with his dad, Jim, a gifted 11-year-old boy, has to participate in a young scientist competition with his new classmate Emma. Jim convinces her to secretly build a real air balloon. Pursuing his father’s dream of going to space, Jim drags her into an adventure which brings them closer.
Sat 11.09.2021 | 09:30Dragon Girl (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Katarina Launing
Norway, Netherlands, Czech Republic, 2020, 82 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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Christmas is just around the corner in the little village Borington and everyone is preparing for the holidays – everyone except for 10-year-old refugee Sara. Afraid of having to leave the country, she constantly hides from the police and takes refuge in vacant houses. One day, everything changes when she has an incredible encounter. A shy animal has lost its way and crashes into the very same house. She can hardly believe her own eyes when she realizes it is a dragon. When the aspiring YouTube star Mortimer (10) comes to his neighbor’s house and finds them, Sara and her new friend seem to be in danger… Can the three outsiders overcome their fears and team up?
Sat 11.09.2021 | 15:00Little Spirou (2016)
Section: Literature in Film - Comic Book Paradise
Directed by: Nicolas Bary
France, Belgium, 2016, 59 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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Like every hero, the intrepid Spirou was once a kid. And when you’re a kid, you have to obey your elders. Like his entire family before him, Little Spirou is destined to become a professional bellboy. So when his mom announces that he’ll be starting bellhop academy next year, Little Spirou decides, with the help of his friends, to make the most out of their last days together, and to confess his undying love to his sweetheart Suzette.
Sat 11.09.2021 | 15:30The Sleeping City (2021)
Section: New Czech Films and TV Programmes
Directed by: Dan Svátek
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, 2021, 94 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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Four siblings, the oldest Kryštof, twins Ema and Kristýna, and little Samuel, live happily in a happy family. But one morning they wake up in a strange situation. Their parents cannot be woken and the kids suddenly have to cope on their own. They soon realize that parents all over the world have fallen asleep. What's worse, little Samuel is kidnapped! For the siblings, a daily struggle begins, in which the strong and clever win against the cunning and ruthless.
Sat 11.09.2021 | 17:30Persepolis (2007)
Section: Literature in Film - Comic Book Paradise
Directed by: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
France, 2007, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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The story follows Marjane, a smart and strong-willed girl whose life is forever changed when the Shah of Iran is overthrown by the Islamic Revolution of 1979. While far from being supporters of the Shah, Marjane's left-wing parents find their lives even harder under the new regime - and Marjane herself finds it impossible to adapt, rebelling in a country where rebellion increasingly has no place, especially for girls.
Sun 12.09.2021 | 15:00Sami, Joe and I (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category
Directed by: Karin Heberlein
Switzerland, 2020, 94 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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Sami, Joe and Leyla are an inseparable group of friends. Chatting and laughing, they roam through the suburbs of Zurich. The end of their time at school together should have been the start of an exciting summer, but the three youngsters have their hands full: Sami suffers under her overly strict parents, Joe has to look after her siblings, while her single mother works overtime, and Leyla nervously begins her apprenticeship in a canteen kitchen. For the teenage girls, tough decisions overshadow their dreams. In those defining days of their lives, their friendship seems to be the only constant. But as events take a harsh turn, even their friendship is put to the test. Determined to stand up for themselves, the three friends find out how right Leyla’s mom was when she told them: always keep more dreams in your soul than reality can destroy.
Mon 13.09.2021 | 08:40Kids are Fine (2021)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Ji Won LEE
South Korea, 2021, 108 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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With an ailing mother and a very busy father, Da-yi is used to doing everything by himself. His family moves closer to his mother’s hospital so Da-yi can visit his mother every day. Though in a new neighborhood and school, Da-yi does not feel lonely as long as he is with his mother. He visits his mother every day to spend time with her. Gradually adjusting to his new school, Da-yi becomes best friends with his classmates Yu-jin and Min-ho. As he spends more time with his friends, he spends less time thinking about his mother. However, when his mother’s condition worsens and she is transferred to a faraway hospital, Da-yi gets worried that he may never see her again and heads out on the search with his friends.
Mon 13.09.2021 | 18:30Last Film Show (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Pan Nalin
India, 2020, 100 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3
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When 9-year-old Samay, living in a remote village in India, discovers films for the first time, he’s absolutely mesmerized. He goes to the cinema every day to watch more films, and even befriends the projectionist, who, in exchange for his lunch box, lets him watch movies for free. But when the cinema switches from 35mm film to digital, he and his friends move heaven and earth make their own film projector.
Tue 14.09.2021 | 15:00Spaceboy (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Olivier Pairoux
Belgium, 2020, 100 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 1
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Arriving in a new town with his dad, Jim, a gifted 11-year-old boy, has to participate in a young scientist competition with his new classmate Emma. Jim convinces her to secretly build a real air balloon. Pursuing his father’s dream of going to space, Jim drags her into an adventure which brings them closer.
Wed 15.09.2021 | 10:40They Refused to Get on Board (2019)
Section: New Czech Films and TV Programmes
Directed by: Marta Vančurová
Czech Republic, 2019, 11 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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This short animated film brings to life the true story of the hidden family of Eva Benešová (born 1940) during World War 2 in former Czechoslovakia.
Wed 15.09.2021 | 10:40They Refused to Get on Board (2019)
Section: New Czech Films and TV Programmes
Directed by: Marta Vančurová
Czech Republic, 2019, 11 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
Score:
This short animated film brings to life the true story of the hidden family of Eva Benešová (born 1940) during World War 2 in former Czechoslovakia.