Film programme 2021

Persepolis (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.

The Crossing (2021)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category

Directed by: Florence Miailhe

France, Czech Republic, Germany, 2021, 83 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5

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The story, inspired by the fate of the author's family from an area of Jewish settlements in Russia in the past, follows the vicissitudes of an adventurous and dramatic journey of two children, Kyona and her brother Adriel. They flee across half the world from the hatred and persecution of a repressive government, representing a generic type of totalitarian regime in the 20th century. The sensitive and engaging depiction of the path to adolescence in a comprehensible form tells the fate of the victims trapped under fascism, the Holocaust, and communism; its style may remotely recall Dickens' Oliver Twist or some great novels of 19th century literature. It is also a parable about a person striving for freedom and hope, but who must withstand the difficult trials on the painful path that ultimately leads to them.

Captains of Zaatari (2021)

Section: Panorama

Directed by: Ali El Arabi

Egypt, 2021, 75 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3

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Two best friends, Mahmoud and Fawzi, living in the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan, have the dream of becoming professional soccer players while facing the difficult reality of their lives. Despite being confined under appalling conditions, they remain hopeful and practice day in and day out. When a world-renowned sports academy visits, both have the chance to make this dream come true.