Film programme 2021

A Colourful Dream (2020)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category

Directed by: Jan Balej

Czech Republic, 2020, 74 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 6

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A humourous adventure story dealing with the timeless theme of the conflict between unlimited power and the desire for freedom, bravery, and love. A group of street performers arrives on an island, where there is an omnipotent ruler and strict police order. A botched cannon shot during their performance triggers a number of unexpected events. Outnumbered, the young man Drin, girl Tuvi, and seagull Natan must battle against a totalitarian power. The duel will ultimately change the fates of all the inhabitants of the Island – humans and seagulls.

Tick (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Fabienne Priess, Levin Tamoj

Germany, 2020, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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A puppet film about the fact that workaholism and planning do not always pay off in practical life.

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.

Zlín Dog - Student Animations 2

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

International, 0, 49 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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Red Shoes (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog, FILMTALENT Stars

Directed by: Anna Podskalská

Czech Republic, 2020, 14 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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The dance starts, feet stomping to the rhythm. No one comes for Rosa till a stranger appears, inviting her to dance, and putting on red shoes.

Run for the Bird Song (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Ingrid Pucci

Estonia, 2020, 4 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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A simple but very intense moment connecting a boy and his horse during a ride, metaphorically depicted in the form of a flying bird.

Five Hour Conversation (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Katarina Blažič

Slovenia, 2020, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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The blind Tommy Edison does not consider his blindness a handicap. He too can perceive a world full of colors and shapes.

My Fat Arse and I (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Yelyzaveta Pysmak

Poland, 2020, 10 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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A young woman faces her own proportions. Her obsession with this leads us to the inner struggle of anorexia and obesity.

Eyes Wide Open (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Laura Passalacqua

France, 2020, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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During a very hot summer, Emma discovers a place where an unknown attractive boy goes swimming. Her imagination begins to work at full speed.

Stuck Together (2020)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Maša Avramović

France, 2020, 4 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 2

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When a bus full of various passengers must stop at a border, they must wait for the chance to outwit the voracious customs officer.

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.

The 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!

Little Ballerinas (2020)

Section: Competition of European Documentary Films for Young Audience

Directed by: Anne-Claire Dolivet

France, 2020, 90 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 4

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Ida, Olympe, Jeanne and Marie dance to the music of pianos, symphonies, contemporary pieces… in ballet school studios, in the streets, even in their bedrooms. They are between 6 and 11 years old. Very fond of each other, they film themselves, comparing and giving one another support. They also tend to annoy one another, are at times envious, even rejecting each other. What is it like for a little girl to grow up in a world of professional and competitive dancing? Closely following the emotions and dilemmas experienced by our young characters, we get to explore a world we’ve all navigated, though many of us have forgotten – the world of childhood.

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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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Section: Literature in Film - The Club of Heroes

Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

United States of America, 2010, 94 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, sál 5

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Middle school is not an enjoyable experience for preteen Greg Heffley, but a horrid ordeal of social land-mines that he must bear. To do so, he devises schemes to win him the recognition and status he feels he deserves – all of which fail miserably. Greg chronicles his misadventures, thoughts and opinions in a diary to prepare for the day that he will no longer have to put up with nonsense.

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.

Little 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.