The Seekers: Thrill Night (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Philip Th. Pedersen
Denmark, 2021, 87 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
On Halloween, estranged friends Asger and Esther are forced by their parents to celebrate it together. But when Asger’s sister Petra disappears without a trace, the two must work together to rescue a kidnapped sister, while Petra herself battles the thieves that took her.
Shoky & Morthy: Last Big Thing (2021)
Section: New Czech Film and TV Programmes
Directed by: Andy Fehu
Czech Republic, 2021, 99 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Shoky and Morthy have been friends since school and are YouTubers with a well-trodden career. Morthy, however, is no longer amused by their childish pranks. Their latest video catches a lot of criticism and their channel stops making money; it looks like a definitive breakup. Their only chance is to plan a "last big event". Shoky, Morthy, his girlfriend Sara, the quirky ghost hunter Lucie and the vacuum cleaner dealer Radomil embark on a wild ride to unravel the mystery of the Nine Crosses.
The Seekers: Thrill Night (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Philip Th. Pedersen
Denmark, 2021, 87 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
Score:
On Halloween, estranged friends Asger and Esther are forced by their parents to celebrate it together. But when Asger’s sister Petra disappears without a trace, the two must work together to rescue a kidnapped sister, while Petra herself battles the thieves that took her.
Gaja's World - This is My Planet! (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Peter Bratuša
Slovenia, 2022, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
Score:
Being from a separated family, Gaja (14) confronts her envious classmates, experiences social network identity theft, and learns about true friendship. Aimed at teenagers as well as parents, this dynamic story is full of humor, emotion, and suspense and revolves around common problems, parental separation, and the dangers of the internet.
The Kids are Alright (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Santiago Segura
Spain, 2021, 88 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Missing a train is always painful, but it is even worse when your children have been left inside, alone. This is the beginning of a crazy pursuit by a father and a grandfather, Ricardo, a hypochondriac father overwhelmed by the situation, and Felipe, an imaginative and womanizing grandfather who has never changed a diaper. Catching the train is their only chance at fixing their mistakes.
Lucy Wanted (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Till Endemann
Germany, 2022, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
Score:
Happy-go-lucky, loveable Lucy (10) has decided to rob a bank. A few weeks ago, she wouldn’t even have jaywalked, but the ice cream machine broke down and without money they will have to close the family-owned ice cream parlour. This calls for extreme measures!
The Sad Princess (1968)
Section: Special Mention
Directed by: Bořivoj Zeman
Czechoslovakia, 1968, 89 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
Score:
Princess Helena and Prince Wenceslas were betrothed by their royal fathers The two don't know each other and don't want to get married. But when they accidentally meet each other while disguised, they fall in love – not knowing who each other really is! Helena wants her father to marry her to this “beloved young man” and begins playing the sad princess to move him. When the kings’ advisers learn of this “affair”, they start a war between the two kingdoms. Can common sense win out?
Detective Bruno (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Magdalena Nieć, Mariusz Palej
Poland, 2022, 104 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
An 8-year-old orphan Oscar enlists the help of his greatest hero – the arrogant and obnoxious TV detective Bruno – to help him crack the clues for a mysterious treasure hunt created for his birthday by his late parents. On their adventure across Warsaw, they solve the clues and some truths about themselves.
Mini-Zlatan and Uncle Darling (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Christian Lo
Sweden, 2022, 81 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
Score:
Everything is set for a perfect stay at Tommy’s, Ella’s favorite uncle and BFF. But the dream week that Ella has envisioned turns into a disastrous nightmare when Steve shows up. He is Tommy’s new boyfriend from the Netherlands! In a rage of jealousy Ella concocts all sorts of creative schemes to get rid of Steve and to win back her best friend.
Measure of a Man (2018)
Section: Top Teen Ten
Directed by: Jim Loach
United States of America, 2018, 100 min
Projection place: Castle SVOBODY
Score:
This story follows Bobby, an under-confident, overweight 14-year-old New Yorker, as he navigates the challenging path to manhood during his summer at Rumson Lake in upstate New York, 1976. The dramatic thread of the story stems from the escalating threat of a local gang of townies, led by Willie, a tormented young veteran. Willie and his gang resent the summer vacationers who populate their community every year and prey on Bobby and his best friend Joanie, both outsiders and easy targets. As Bobby´s world goes through many changes, so does his relationship with his family and friends. This is especially true regarding Dr. Kahn, a reclusive surrogate fatherly presence who mentors Bobby through difficult times. The guidance Bobby receives from Dr. Kahn transforms him into a well-rounded young man, as well as giving Dr. Kahn a new unexpected confidant, a friend who helps him come to terms with the losses in his past.
Finders of the Lost Yacht (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Taavi Vartia
Finland, 2021, 86 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Pertsa and Kilu face the horrid possibility of being separated as a result of Pertsa’s family’s financial problems. When the local bank and jeweler’s get robbed, they decide to retrieve the loot in hopes of a reward. In their quest, the two embark on boats, planes, and submarines, fighting to preserve their friendship.
Lucy Wanted (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Till Endemann
Germany, 2022, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Happy-go-lucky, loveable Lucy (10) has decided to rob a bank. A few weeks ago, she wouldn’t even have jaywalked, but the ice cream machine broke down and without money they will have to close the family-owned ice cream parlour. This calls for extreme measures!
Gaja's World - This is My Planet! (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Peter Bratuša
Slovenia, 2022, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Being from a separated family, Gaja (14) confronts her envious classmates, experiences social network identity theft, and learns about true friendship. Aimed at teenagers as well as parents, this dynamic story is full of humor, emotion, and suspense and revolves around common problems, parental separation, and the dangers of the internet.
The Seekers: Thrill Night (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Philip Th. Pedersen
Denmark, 2021, 87 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
On Halloween, estranged friends Asger and Esther are forced by their parents to celebrate it together. But when Asger’s sister Petra disappears without a trace, the two must work together to rescue a kidnapped sister, while Petra herself battles the thieves that took her.
Measure of a Man (2018)
Section: Top Teen Ten
Directed by: Jim Loach
United States of America, 2018, 100 min
Projection place: Castle SVOBODY
Score:
This story follows Bobby, an under-confident, overweight 14-year-old New Yorker, as he navigates the challenging path to manhood during his summer at Rumson Lake in upstate New York, 1976. The dramatic thread of the story stems from the escalating threat of a local gang of townies, led by Willie, a tormented young veteran. Willie and his gang resent the summer vacationers who populate their community every year and prey on Bobby and his best friend Joanie, both outsiders and easy targets. As Bobby´s world goes through many changes, so does his relationship with his family and friends. This is especially true regarding Dr. Kahn, a reclusive surrogate fatherly presence who mentors Bobby through difficult times. The guidance Bobby receives from Dr. Kahn transforms him into a well-rounded young man, as well as giving Dr. Kahn a new unexpected confidant, a friend who helps him come to terms with the losses in his past.
Finders of the Lost Yacht (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Taavi Vartia
Finland, 2021, 86 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Pertsa and Kilu face the horrid possibility of being separated as a result of Pertsa’s family’s financial problems. When the local bank and jeweler’s get robbed, they decide to retrieve the loot in hopes of a reward. In their quest, the two embark on boats, planes, and submarines, fighting to preserve their friendship.
Lucy Wanted (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Till Endemann
Germany, 2022, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
Score:
Happy-go-lucky, loveable Lucy (10) has decided to rob a bank. A few weeks ago, she wouldn’t even have jaywalked, but the ice cream machine broke down and without money they will have to close the family-owned ice cream parlour. This calls for extreme measures!
Gaja's World - This is My Planet! (2022)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Peter Bratuša
Slovenia, 2022, 95 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
Being from a separated family, Gaja (14) confronts her envious classmates, experiences social network identity theft, and learns about true friendship. Aimed at teenagers as well as parents, this dynamic story is full of humor, emotion, and suspense and revolves around common problems, parental separation, and the dangers of the internet.
The Seekers: Thrill Night (2021)
Section: World Childrens Film Panorama
Directed by: Philip Th. Pedersen
Denmark, 2021, 87 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
On Halloween, estranged friends Asger and Esther are forced by their parents to celebrate it together. But when Asger’s sister Petra disappears without a trace, the two must work together to rescue a kidnapped sister, while Petra herself battles the thieves that took her.