Thu 09.09.2021 | 09:40Zip and Zap and the Captain´s Island (2016)
Section: Literature in Film - Comic Book Paradise
Directed by: Oskar Santos
Spain, 2016, 105 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 4
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InfoThis Christmas, naughty twins Zip and Zap have taken their old tricks too far. Their punishment will be a business trip with their parents to a distant island. But a terrifying storm rolls in and they never reach their destination. Seeking shelter, they find an enormous Victorian mansion which just happens to be a children’s home run by the apparently friendly Miss Pam, but nothing is as it seems…
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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Two 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 | 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 | 15:30Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Section: Literature in Film - Young Academy
Directed by: Tim Burton
United States of America, 2016, 128 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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When his beloved grandfather leaves Jake (16) clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers – and their terrifying enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special peculiarity can save his new friends.
Thu 09.09.2021 | 18:30The Hunger Games (2012)
Section: Literature in Film - The Club of Heroes
Directed by: Gary Ross
United States of America, 2012, 137 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3
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In the ruins of the former North America lies Panem, whose capital is The Capitol, ruling over 12 disctricts. Each year a boy and a girl from each district are sent to the Capital to compete in The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the game. She relies mainly on her instincts and faces opponents who have trained for combat all their lives. If Katniss is ever to return home, she must make fatal decisions in the arena.
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 | 08:40Twigson and the Sea Monster (2020)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Tove Undheim
Norway, 2020, 71 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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The new adventures of Twigson and Junior. This time, they travel on holiday with Aunt Thea to Summer Island where they make a new friend, Eddy. It is rumored that a sea worm has been observed in the fjord, and it will not be long before the energetic sea worm expert Blegen shows up, with his strange devices and instruments. It will be an exciting summer holiday with friendship put to the test in the hunt for the mysterious sea worm.
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.
Fri 10.09.2021 | 10:10Night Forest (2021)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category
Directed by: Andre Hörmann
Germany, 2021, 96 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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Paul and Max are best buddies. On the first day of their summer vacation, they sneak out of their homes and venture into the green wilderness that surrounds their little mountain village. They are on a mission to find a legendary cave hidden somewhere in the mountains. The boys follow the traces of Paul’s missing father Thomas, who is seen as a madman by everyone in the village. To find the path to the cave, the boys must decrypt Thomas' notes about an ancient local tale. Alone in the woods, both boys experience a newfound sense of freedom and light-heartedness. As they blaze their trails through the deep forest and steep mountains, the runaways face challenges far greater than they had imagined, leading them to face their greatest fears and discover more about each other and their very different home lives.
Fri 10.09.2021 | 10:30Poly (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
France, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Kongresové centrum
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Ten-year-old Cécile has a hard time adapting to life in the village her mother, which she has just returned to. The arrival of a travelling circus finally offers her some distraction. Everyone rushes to see Poly, the flagship pony. When Cécile finds out its owner Brancalou mistreats the animal, she saves Poly! Hiding her new pony friend from the adults, Cecile finds unexpected allies in the mysterious Victor and the kids of the village. With Brancalou on their tracks, Cecile and Poly embark on an adventure full of danger and surprises...
Fri 10.09.2021 | 13:00Sun Children (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category
Directed by: Majid Majidi
Iran, 2020, 99 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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In bustling Teheran, 12-year-old Ali and his friends, a gang of mischievous street children, are hired by a dangerous criminal to pull off a heist of buried treasure hidden close to a school. To gain access, the kids must enroll in school where, through education, they begin to discover a different treasure: the one within themselves.
Fri 10.09.2021 | 15:30The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Section: Literature in Film - The Club of Heroes
Directed by: Woflgang Petersen
United States of America, Germany, 1984, 94 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2
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Bastian Bux, a quiet boy who loves to read, is accosted by bullies on his way to school. He hides in a bookstore, interrupting the grumpy bookseller, Mr. Koreander. Bastian asks about one of the books he sees, but Mr. Koreander warns him it is "not safe". Nevertheless, Bastian "borrows" the book, leaving a note promising to return it, and races towards school. He then hides in the school's attic to begin reading The Neverending Story.
Fri 10.09.2021 | 17:00Dating Amber (2020)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category
Directed by: David Freyne
Ireland, 2020, 92 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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Set-in Ireland during the mid-90’s, Eddie and Amber (both 17) are in the closet about their sexuality and decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating. Eddie is keen to follow his dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London. However, their ‘ideal’ arrangement begins to fall apart, forcing Eddie deeper into denial as Amber realises that a perilous future awaits her best friend unless she intervenes.
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 | 13:30The Ogglies - Welcome to Smelliville (2020)
Section: Literature in Film - European Corner
Directed by: Jens Møller, Toby Genkel
Germany, 2020, 85 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3
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The Ogglies are looking for a new home. They end up in Smelliville, a beautiful and peaceful village. Unfortunately, Smelliville has a stinky problem: The local garbage dump is spoiling the place. Something must happen! Max, son of the mayor and his ambitious wife, secretly hopes to solve the stinky problem with a crazy machine, but when Max meets the Ogglies on the rubbish dump, it becomes clear what the Ogglies might mean for Smelliville: they eat garbage!
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 | 17:00Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Section: Literature in Film - The Club of Heroes
Directed by: Peter Ramsey, Robert Persichetti
United States of America, 2018, 117 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. When he meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that there are many others who share his special, high-flying talents. Miles must now use his newfound skills to battle the evil Kingpin, a hulking madman who can open portals to other universes and pull different versions of Spider-Man into our world.
Sat 11.09.2021 | 19:30All Quiet on the Western Front (1979)
Section: Literature in Film - Classics
Directed by: Delbert Mann
United States of America, United Kingdom, 1979, 150 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5
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Paul Baumer is a young German who, along with his graduating high school classmates, enlists in the German Imperial Army during World War I. Originally thinking war would be a great adventure, Paul and his friends discover exactly the opposite as the war drags on and one by one the members of the class are killed in action until only Paul remains.
Sat 11.09.2021 | 20:00One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Section: Literature in Film - Classics
Directed by: Miloš Forman
United States of America, 1975, 133 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6
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Randle Patrick McMurphy is serving a sentence for repeated violent assault and sexual abuse. Instead of doing time in a labor camp, he plays crazy and is sent to the seeming calm of a psychiatric hospital. His zeal for life and strong personality in the institute soon clash with the absolutism of Nurse Ratched, who, with three orderlies, tyrannically rules the entire institute. But McMurphy's rebellion has little hope against the power of the machinery embodied by the nurse…