Film programme 2021

Twigson 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.

Upstander (2020)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Van Phan

United States of America, 2020, 9 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Using backpacks instead of children, we are immersed in a school environment where we can see a child’s day and the effects of bullying.

Brainz VR Cinema: 1. pásmo 6+ a 8+

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

, 0, 17 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Aripi (2019)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Dmitri Voloshin

Moldavia, 2019, 8 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Standing on a roof with cardboard wings on his back, a young boy jumps, going on an adventure among meteorites in an astronaut drama.

Girls for Future (2021)

Section: Competition of European Documentary Films for Young Audience

Directed by: Irja von Bernstorff

Australia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Senegal, 2021, 88 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 3

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An inspiring story about 4 young front line activists, aged 11 to 14, from Indonesia, Senegal, India, and Australia. They represent the voice of a new generation directly affected by climate crisis and environmental degradation at their doorsteps. Senegal stands for the global water crisis, Indonesia for plastic waste pollution, India for the agricultural crisis, and in Australia we witness the fatal destruction in the oceans and on land through climate change. All of the girls have the resilience and courage to fight back and the power to imagine a better future for all of us.

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 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.

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.

Brainz VR Cinema: 2. pásmo 10+ a 12+

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

, 0, 14 min

Projection place: Univerzitní centrum U13

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Night 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.

Poly (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...

Little Snowman (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Aleksey Pochivalov

Russia, 2021, 3 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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When a family of snowmen lose all their carrots, they learn that having a carrot-nose is not the most important thing.

Beyond the Line (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Jinuk Choi

South Korea, United States of America, 2020, 4 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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A wheelchair dreams of one day being as fast as a racing car. One night, the wheelchair decides to do its own race in the hospital hallway.

Little Snowman and Other Animations

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

International, 0, 35 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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Winter Sleep (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Kateřina Karhánková, Alexandra Májová

Czech Republic, 2020, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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The forecast is “lots of snow”; it’s time to get ready for the winter sleep. However, the bears now want to make snow-puffed meringue.

How Shammies Travelled (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Edmunds Jansons

Latvia, 2020, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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With his eyes closed, Hankie imagines the table as a dragon’s cave, the stairs as snowy cliffs, and his bed drifting in a roaring sea.

Marmalade (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Radostina Neykova

Bulgaria, 2020, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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Sometimes, if you want to become a hero, you just have to fly. Innovative handmade embroidery animation.

Patchwork Snake (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Angela Steffen

Germany, 2020, 4 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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The Patchwork Pals have a problem; Snake is coming to visit – but her visit is way too short! Can she find a way to make everybody happy?

Bemol (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Oana Lacroix

Switzerland, 2021, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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A featherless nightingale sings in the forest. After getting caught in a surprise storm, it catches a cold and can't sing anymore.

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.