Film programme 2022

Trophy (2021)

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

Directed by: Jaroslav Beran

Czech Republic, 2021, 30 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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A young girl breaks into a lone hunter's house but doesn't get away with it. She and the hunter form an unexpected kind of friendship.

Maverick (Of Hen and Men) (2021)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Peter Hoferica

Slovak Republic, 2021, 26 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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A humorous tale of a son visiting his parents after a long time and finding out that they are getting divorced.

Flick-a-Cig (2022)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Eléna Media Weiß

Germany, 2022, 14 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Carina hates her father and has no support. Thanks to community service, she meets the homeless Nikolas, forming her first emotional bond.

Genetica (2022)

Section: International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog

Directed by: Chen Shahuda

Israel, 2022, 15 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Hemi wants to be a professional dancer, but his father only supports him in his swimming career. A secret ballet lesson changes everything.

When Pomegranates Howl (2020)

Section: Festival Laurels from around the World , Patron of Children Audience Award

Directed by: Granaz Moussavi

Afghanistan, Australia, Iran, Netherlands, 2020, 83 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Hewad, a 9-year-old boy, supports his family by selling goods from a cart on the harsh streets of Kabul after the death of his father. At home he faces the challenge of the forced marriage of his mother to his uncle. He dreams of escaping this existence by becoming a famous actor and this dream seems more possible when he befriends an Australian photojournalist who starts documenting his life in this war-torn society.

Grandma Chance (2022)

Section: New Czech Film and TV Programmes

Directed by: Pavel Jakeš

Czech Republic, 2022, 26 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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A mix of grandmother and energetic teen; that's how Zdenka Wasserbauer (82) is described by those around her. To understand her, we need to go back to when both her grandson and film director Pavel Jakeš suffered from childhood leukemia. Pavel was cured, but his friend Honza was not so lucky; a suitable bone marrow donor couldn't be found. “Grandmother Chance” has been spreading awareness and expanding the registry of bone marrow donors for more than 25 years.

Coast (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category

Directed by: Jessica Hester, Derek Schweickart

United States of America, 2022, 103 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3

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Abby (16) lives a quiet life in a small coastal American town. She skateboards, hangs out with her friends, and enjoys music. She lives with her mother, recovering from a break-up with Abby's father. The peace is shattered by the arrival of a punk band whose lead singer, Dave, charms the girl. The affection is mutual. Moreover, Dave supports her dream of becoming a singer, convincing her to go on tour with them. It's all she’s ever hoped for.

Dating Amber (2020)

Section: Top Teen Ten

Directed by: David Freyne

Ireland, 2020, 92 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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Set-in Ireland during the mid-90s, Eddie and Amber (both 17) are in the closet about their sexuality and decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating. Eddie is keen to follow his dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London. However, their ‘ideal’ arrangement begins to fall apart, forcing Eddie deeper into denial as Amber realizes that a perilous future awaits her best friend unless she intervenes.

The Path (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category, Patron of Children Audience Award

Directed by: Tobias Wiemann

Germany, 2022, 99 min

Projection place: Congress Centre

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A story about an adventurous crossing of the Pyrenees and the unexpected friendship of two children who couldn’t be more unalike. Young Rolf and his father flee Berlin to escape the Nazis. All Rolf took with him was a dog and a signed book by Erich Kästner. Now in the south of France, their destination is New York, where Rolf's mother is waiting for them. The only way to freedom a steep path over the Pyrenees, and their guide, Nuria, is only slightly older than Rolf. But the boy's father is captured and the kids must continue their dangerous journey into the unknown alone.

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.

Besties (2021)

Section: Beyond the Childhood Horizon

Directed by: Desseigne Ravel Marion

France, 2021, 80 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Paris. Nedjma, a teenager living with her mom and sister, spends the summer with her gang. Her life is turned upside down when she meets Zina, from another gang. Rivals in broad daylight; they are lovers in secret. Nedjma is sucked into a spiral, torn apart between the values of the hood and her own desire, which no one around her can possibly understand or tolerate. She will have to make a choice that will ultimately define who she is.

Mikado (2021)

Section: Festival Laurels from around the World

Directed by: Emanuel Parvu

Romania, Czech Republic, 2021, 96 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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One day, teenaged Magda offers her expensive necklace to a sick child in a hospital where she volunteers. Her father is sure she's lying again. When she proves her innocence, her father feels guilty, but is also unable to admit that he was wrong. Relationships are damaged and in chaos... Prior decisions have irreversible results.

Poslední závod (2022)

Section: Open-Air Cinema

Directed by: Tomáš Hodan

Czech Republic, 2022, 102 min

Projection place: Open Air Cinema

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The Path (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category, Patron of Children Audience Award

Directed by: Tobias Wiemann

Germany, 2022, 99 min

Projection place: Congress Centre

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A story about an adventurous crossing of the Pyrenees and the unexpected friendship of two children who couldn’t be more unalike. Young Rolf and his father flee Berlin to escape the Nazis. All Rolf took with him was a dog and a signed book by Erich Kästner. Now in the south of France, their destination is New York, where Rolf's mother is waiting for them. The only way to freedom a steep path over the Pyrenees, and their guide, Nuria, is only slightly older than Rolf. But the boy's father is captured and the kids must continue their dangerous journey into the unknown alone.

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

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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.

Sun (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children, Neighbourhood

Directed by: Jakub Brokl

Czech Republic, 2021, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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The story follows a little boy, who lives on a planet with no sunlight. Despite this fact, the boy decides to find the Sun.

Sun and Other Animations

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

International, 0, 36 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Kiwi & Strit (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Esben Toft Jacobsen

Denmark, 2021, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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When boulders with legs begin to fill Kiwi and Strit’s clearing, Strit borrows the witch’s wand to make them go away – starting trouble.

I’m not afraid! (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Marita Mayer

Germany, Norway, 2022, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Playing hide and seek, Vanja leaves the bright living room and enters a dimly lit courtyard with too many dark corners and strange noises.

Water Drop (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Anjun Zou, Melodie Leger Rimbert, Yu Liu, Kevin Hamimi

France, 2021, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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A drop of water comes to life and is left on her own to survive in the heat; she meets a plant that shelters and protects it from the sun.