Film programme 2022

Captain Nova (2021)

Section: World Childrens Film Panorama

Directed by: Maurice Trouwborst

Netherlands, 2021, 85 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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When 15-year-old Nas stumbles upon a UFO in the woods, he finds that Captain of the ship, Nova, and her chatty robot ADD are here on a mission. What Nas doesn’t know is that Nova is a scientist from the future, who travelled back in time, ending up in her 12-year-old body. She came to prevent a climate disaster. But nobody takes two kids seriously, so they see no other solution than to kidnap the millionaire who wants to drill into the North Pole.

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

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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 Queen of the Foxes and Other Animations

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

International, 0, 46 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Mum is Always Right (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children, FILMTALENT Stars

Directed by: Marie Urbánková

Czech Republic, 2022, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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No running! No nose picking! Stop making faces! Will I have muscles if I eat spinach? A story for children, moms and dads. They are heroes.

The Queen of the Foxes (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Marina Rosset

Switzerland, 2022, 9 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Hoping to make their queen smile again, the foxes go to the city each night to rummage through human rubbish to find unsent love letters.

IDODO (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Ursula Ulmi

Switzerland, 2022, 10 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Long ago, fish turned into humans to celebrate and dance on land, but when the sun set, they returned to the sea, leaving behind a big mess.

Dream in Color (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Marijn Raeven

Belgium, 2022, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Struggling to deal with the loss of their mother, an elder brother tries to distract his younger brother by going on an imaginary journey.

The Most Boring Granny in the Whole World (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Damaris Zielke

Germany, 2022, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Greta has the most boring grandma in the whole world. When her granny falls asleep on the sofa, Greta decides to play funeral with her.

A History of the World in 10.000 Bricks (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Matthias Daenschel

Germany, 2021, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Twenty-one scenes show 10,000 years with 10,000 bricks and 5,000 stop motion frames illustrating evolution and revolution.

Vinski and the Invisibility Powder (2021)

Section: World Childrens Film Panorama

Directed by: Juha Wuolijoki

Finland, 2021, 85 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2

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When the town of Hömpstad is swept by a crime wave and the crimes and robberies are so out-of-hand that the police need a superhero to help them, 10-year-old Vinski meets a mysterious pharmacist who gives him a bottle of magical invisibility powder that also lets you walk through walls. Vinski soon uses his new powers to help the local people, but a nasty band of crooks soon becomes interested in the secret of invisibility as well.

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

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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.

So Long Summer Vacation (2021)

Section: World Childrens Film Panorama

Directed by: Bo Ren

China, 2021, 96 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Left along during summer vacation in the late 1980s, Chen Xiaojin kills time by inventing all kinds of fun and play by himself. While wandering on the streets in the little town, he makes friends with another only child, Xu Bin. When the two hang out by river, Chen almost drowns, which results in severe punishment. The summer vacation never seems to end.

Toru Superfox: Hungry Beast (2020)

Section: Neighbourhood

Directed by: Piotr Szczepanowicz

Poland, 2020, 7 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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What makes these strange sounds in the forest? Could it be Bunio the wild boar’s tummy rumbling from lots of crisps?

My Name is Fear (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children, Neighbourhood

Directed by: Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez

Germany, 2021, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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The fear that lives in your head wants to give an interview. Maybe you and Fear can become friends, or maybe there is a reason to fear Fear.

Story from the Sandbox: Wasp (2021)

Section: Neighbourhood

Directed by: Paweł Prewencki

Poland, 2021, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Tommy doesn't like wasps and one comes through the kindergarten window, causing a huge commotion and sets the tone for the day.

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 5

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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.

Neighbourhood - short animations

Section: Neighbourhood

International, 0, 47 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Cat in Boots (2021)

Section: Neighbourhood

Directed by: Britt Dunse

Germany, 2021, 10 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Through German Sign Language is told the story of Hans, the young miller's son, and the clever cat who, amazingly, can sign just like him.

Bella in the Belly: The Book (2022)

Section: Neighbourhood

Directed by: Jacek Rokosz

Poland, 2022, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Story of a 5-year-old boy named Benny and his very, very little sister Bella, that in fact, hasn’t been born yet.

Befriend the Wind (2021)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children, Neighbourhood

Directed by: Aneta Paulíny

Czech Republic, 2021, 2 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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A man struggles with unacceptable living conditions – with a strong wind. How will his mind change and what will the wind bring?