Film programme 2021

My Grandma Matilde (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Miguel Anaya

Mexico, 2021, 11 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3

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Little Maria has been left in her grandmother’s care, who has the urge to teach her little trades that help her fend for herself.

My Grandma Matilde and Other Animations

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

International, 0, 49 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3

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In the Land of the Flabby Schnook (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Francis Gelinas

Canada, 2020, 6 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Little siblings must go to sleep, but the younger one is afraid of the dark. His sister takes him on a pilgrimage to deal with the nightmares.

Lutaw (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Samantha Quick

United States of America, 2020, 8 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Geramy and Isko live on a deserted Philippine island. To get across the sea to the mainland to school, they have to build their own ship.

Božena - Part 3 (2021)

Section: New Czech Films and TV Programmes

Directed by: Lenka Wimmerová

Czech Republic, 2021, 82 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 4

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The third part of a 4-part television miniseries about Božena Němcová. Having survived a marital crisis, the Němecs are living in the small town of Domažlice. It is 1847 and Josef is an acclaimed financial commissioner and Božena a dreaded "reporter" from the Czech countryside for a newspaper. Both live for politics and for the hope that the emperor will finally recognize Czech rights. They have the same goals and are a strong couple – until revolution upends their lives and dreams.

Brainz VR Cinema: 2. pásmo 10+ a 12+

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

, 0, 14 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Petya of My Petya (2020)

Section: Panorama

Directed by: Alexander Kossev

Bulgaria, 2020, 94 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5

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Just prior to the new school year, Petya’s parents surprise her with the fact that they have gotten divorced. Feeling sad and betrayed, she seeks help and support from her father, but finds out that he has a mistress and is expecting a child from her. Overwhelmed, decides to end it all by diving into the icy sea on the same day that another Petya died: her idol Petya Dubarova. Is it too late to turn back?

Spaceboy (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.

Remi, Nobody´s Boy (2018)

Section: Literature in Film - European Corner

Directed by: Antoine Blossier

France, 2018, 108 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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Raised by a kindly peasant woman after being found as a baby, 10-year-old Remi is brutally taken from his adopted mother and sold by her husband to Signor Vitalis, an old travelling street musician with a shadowy past. Remi sets off on a long journey through France with his new master, their faithful dog Capi, and mischievous monkey Mister Joli-Coeur. Through adventures and misadventures, young Remi not only discovers his extraordinary singing talent, but also his true identity.

Gr8ness (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Michael Ilako, Isa Paul Mohamed

South Africa, 2020, 7 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Ethan could give up on school and become homeless. Instead, he stepped out of line, started skating and composed his own rap music.

Life Giver (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Petter Lindblad, Alexander Rönnberg

Sweden, 2020, 12 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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It's 2068 and it’s not long until the end of the Earth. Humanity must escape to another planet. But the escape rockets are not for everyone.

Brainz VR Cinema: 3. pásmo 15+

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

, 0, 19 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Nahuel and the Magic Book (2020)

Section: Panorama

Directed by: Germán Acuña

Brazil, Chile, 2020, 98 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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Nahuel lives with his father in a fishing town, yet he has a deep fear of the sea. One day, he finds a magical book that seems to be the solution to this problem, but a dark wizard is after it and captures Nahuel’s father. This is where his fantastic adventure begins: to rescue his father while overcoming his deepest fears.

On the Water (2020)

Section: Panorama

Directed by: Peeter Simm

Estonia, 2020, 106 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3

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Andres is a sensitive teenager raised by his strict grandparents in a small bland Soviet Estonian town. He is bullied at school and his only friends are the drunks, whores, and thieves living next door. Among them are the rough but sensible recidivist Valter and the simpleminded fisherman Kolla. His only escape from his worries is to go fishing on the lake...

Gr8ness (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Michael Ilako, Isa Paul Mohamed

South Africa, 2020, 7 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Ethan could give up on school and become homeless. Instead, he stepped out of line, started skating and composed his own rap music.

Life Giver (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Petter Lindblad, Alexander Rönnberg

Sweden, 2020, 12 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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It's 2068 and it’s not long until the end of the Earth. Humanity must escape to another planet. But the escape rockets are not for everyone.

Brainz VR Cinema: 3. pásmo 15+

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

, 0, 19 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Mission Ulja Funk (2021)

Section: Panorama

Directed by: Barbara Kronenberg

Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, 2021, 90 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 4

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When Ulja (12) is prevented from pursuing her passion, astronomy, she decides to take matters into her own hands. With a stolen hearse and a 13-year-old classmate as a driver, she makes her way across Eastern Europe to watch the impact of an asteroid. In doing so, she not only has to shake off her persecutors, but also her pragmatic view of friendship and family.

Love, Simon (2018)

Section: Literature in Film - Young Academy

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

United States of America, 2018, 110 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5

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Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated; he hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay. He also doesn't know the identity of an anonymous classmate he's fallen for online. Solving both problems turns out to be funny, frightening and life-changing.

Pinocchio (2019)

Section: Literature in Film - European Corner

Directed by: Matteo Garrone

France, Italy, United Kingdom, 2019, 125 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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Geppetto, an old woodcarver creates a puppet. But something magical happens – the cheeky puppet begins to talk and can walk, run and eat like any young boy. Geppetto calls him Pinocchio, and brings him up as his son. But Pinocchio finds it hard to be good. Easily led astray, he tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a fantastical world full of imaginative creatures, as he tries to become a real boy.