Film programme 2022

Madrid Noir (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: James A. Castillo

France, United Kingdom, 2021, 44 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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In a thrilling noir story, the viewer, along with Lola, embarks on a detective quest in which a little girl must uncover her uncle's mysterious mafia intrigues. But are things really what they seem to her at first glance?

Maika (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category

Directed by: Ham Tran

Vietnam, 2022, 105 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Things could be better for 8-year-old Hung, who is grieving the loss of his mother, who died a year ago. His relationship with his father is strained, his best friend is moving away, and to top it all off, a greedy landlord is bullying his father to force them out of their apartment. He finds solace by watching the night sky from the roof of his apartment building. One night, he witnesses a meteor shower and an errant falling star that lands in the nearby countryside. He investigates, but instead of finding a fallen star, he meets a new friend, and he decides to do everything he can to help her. MAIKA is inspired by the 1978 children’s TV show "Spadla z oblakov" that became extremely popular on constant reruns in Vietnam in the early '90s. With gorgeous scenery, a fast-paced narrative, and charismatic performances, this Vietnamese sci-fi film for kids is a fun-filled adventure that touches on universal themes of friendship, family, and compassion.

Green Fairy (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Alejandro Davila

New Zealand, 2021, 12 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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Previously, fairies lived in the woods, where they led pilgrims astray. Today, however, they’ve had to move to the city, because it is no longer safe in the woods. How will the Green Fairy cope with the new situation? Her color is different from all her friends.

Genesis (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Jörg Courtial

Germany, 2021, 13 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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If we wanted to depict the 4.7 billion years of our planet's history as one day (24 hours), humanity would be created in this model at the last second. An engaging animated documentary telling Earth's history in an unconventional way - pointing to the transience of time and human existence.

Clap (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Keisuke Itoh

Japan, 2021, 13 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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How can clapping give someone confidence? In a gentle interactive story, the audience helps by clapping to encourage the little boy on his journey to becoming a respected dancer.

Brainz VR Cinema (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

International, 2021, 181 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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Psychobitch (2018)

Section: Top Teen Ten

Directed by: Martin Lund

Norway, 2018, 111 min

Projection place: Castle SVOBODY

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Frida would say it was her choice to be the class outsider. All the other kids at school agree - Frida is totally different. In the same school year as Frida, Marius does everything he can to be a success. When the two are paired up as study buddies, Marius sees it as another opportunity to show everyone what a great guy he is, but Frida has no intention of being helped or fixed by the class golden boy. Their study sessions become the catalyst for a turbulent relationship, but the fights between them lead to something exciting, challenging, and completely new.

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.

Sun and Other Animations

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

International, 0, 36 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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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 5

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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 5

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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 5

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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.

Black & White (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Gerd Gockell, Jesús Pérez

Switzerland, Germany, 2020, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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A story about tolerance. The proverbial “black sheep” will be bullied out of the herd unless protected by the brave outsider.

Avant Card (2020)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children, Neighbourhood

Directed by: Stella Raith

Germany, 2020, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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A figure on a postcard, Ernst watches as the other cards are eagerly bought. No one seems to be interested in his card.

Aeronaut (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children

Directed by: Leon Golterman

Netherlands, 2022, 2 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Small Kevin wants to become a pilot. His dreams are symbolized by his beautiful new model aircraft, which he takes incredibly good care of.

The Cursed Cave (2022)

Section: New Czech Film and TV Programmes

Directed by: Mariana Čengel Solčanská

Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovak Republic, 2022, 98 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1

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A wondrous cave contains rare treasures, salt, and precious rubies. The miners can take all the salt they need, but they can't take anything from the ruby hall of the cave. Whoever takes a ruby will suffer a curse. The burgomaster's daughter Lena craves a precious gem from the cave. Her reckless act upends the fragile balance of the kingdom and also affects her. Only a good-hearted man can free the cursed Lena; he must return the stolen ruby back to the heart of the cave...

A Devil’s Tale (2021)

Section: New Czech Film and TV Programmes

Directed by: Miroslav Zachariáš

Czech Republic, 2021, 29 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3

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The devil Florimón is sent from hell in order to harm people, especially chimney sweeps. A magic mirror can also help, which, when broken, fulfills one wish. When Florimón meets the mute comedian Tradamila, he learns that it makes sense to wish for a better world than the one he knows. In the end, he uses the magic mirror not for himself, but to break Tradamila's curse. Florimon's fate is solved by love – the strongest spell.

Bigman (2022)

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

Directed by: Camiel Schouwenaar

Netherlands, Germany, 2022, 90 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2

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Best friends Dylan and Youssef dream of becoming professional football players. When Dylan ends up in a wheelchair following an accident, he must come to terms with his new life. His dad – and former coach – wants him to accept his disability and keep football from his life, but Dylan is determined to play again. A story about true friendship and striving to win a final in the dying seconds of the game.

Where Is Anne Frank (2021)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category

Directed by: Ari Folman

Belgium, France, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, 2021, 99 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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The story begins with a miracle: Kitty, the imaginary friend with whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, come's to life in modern Amsterdam. Unaware that 75 years have passed, she's convinced that if she's alive, so must Anne. She embarks on a journey through time to find her beloved friend. With the help of a friend, Peter, who runs a secret shelter for refugees without IDs and armed with a rare diary, she follows Anna's traces from the shelter to her tragic end during the Holocaust. Kitty, lost in the modern world and disgusted by the injustice that child refugees have to endure, wants to fulfill Anna's legacy. With sincerity, she presents a message of hope and generosity addressed to future generations.

Pil´s Adventure (2021)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category

Directed by: Julien Fournet

France, 2021, 89 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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Pil is a young orphan living in the medieval city of Misty Rock. One day, Tristain, the cruel regent curses Roland, heir to the thrones and turns him into a “chickat” (half chicken, half cat). To save Roland and the kingdom, Pil embarks in a quest for the antidote accompanied by Graubart, a clumsy guard with a good heart; Chuckly, a young loony jester; and her three tamed weasels. Pil and her unlikely companions head out on the greatest adventure.