Mon 05.06.2023 | 08:20Little Allan - The Human Antenna (2022)
Section: World Children´s Film Panorama
Directed by: Amalie Næsby Fick
Denmark, 2022, 80 min
Projection place: Aula
Score:
InfoWhen Little Allan’s parents get divorced, and he must move to a whole new town, his desperate search for new friends suddenly finds him acting as a human antenna for his elderly, UFO-obsessed neighbor. When a telepathic alien girl, Britney, crash-lands, they must help her get home, and a unique friendship is formed. But he isn’t the only one interested in Britney. A mad taxidermy-collector is on her trail in an attempt to answer the age-old question: Is there life in space, and can he stuff it?
Mon 05.06.2023 | 09:30Dome 16 (2022)
Section: European Web Series for Teenagers
Directed by: Thomas Seeberg Torjussen
Norway, 2022, 90 min
Projection place: Zámek
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Earth in 2138 - the climate crisis has brought unbearable levels of radiation and pollution, forcing humanity to live under domes that represent separate worlds. Fourteen-year-old Anton would like to escape from the closed dome to a normal life at least by finding a girlfriend. And because love is no respecter of climate crises, he meets Emma despite their divided worlds. An original dystopian sci-fi from the creators of ZombieLars about the beginning of one love against the backdrop of the planet's demise. Just Wanted to See a Boob, duration: 20 min The Shame, duration: 24 min I Hate You, duration: 23 min
Mon 05.06.2023 | 14:30Titina (2022)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category (up to 10 years of age)
Directed by: Kajsa Næss
Norway, 2022, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
Score:
A story of one of the greatest human adventures – the conquest of the North Pole in 1926 – seen through the eyes of an involuntary polar explorer, a small terrier named Titina. When Italian designer and airman Umbert Nobile finds a cute stray dog on a street in Rome, he's charmed so much that he takes her home. And because she’s a lady, he named her Titina. But a warm bed and regular food were not the only things awaiting Titina. The famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen approaches her new owner and hires his airship, from which he intends to conquer the North Pole. Of course, Titina would not miss it. With her, we follow the journey of the Italian crew and Norwegian polar explorers to the last undiscovered place on Earth. This exceptional achievement in the genre of animated film brings family entertainment to cinemas full of adventure, exciting moments, and educational elements.
Mon 05.06.2023 | 15:30Detective Agency Henkka & Kivimutka (2022)
Section: World Children´s Film Panorama
Directed by: Väinö Weckström, Jarkko Felin
Finland, 2022, 97 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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Henkka Virtanen stumbles upon a piece of evidence of a possible crime on his way to school. With the help of his friend J.K. Kivimutka, they decide to find out what has happened as solving crimes is the mission of their detective agency. When it comes to light that the mailboxes in the area disappeared the previous night, the detective agents have not one, but two crimes to solve. Adventure begins, in which the boys must face their own fears.
Tue 06.06.2023 | 08:10Rangers of the Lost Ring (2022)
Section: World Children´s Film Panorama
Directed by: Taavi Vartia
Finland, 2022, 79 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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A sequal to 2021’s Finders of the Lost Yacht, Pirkko needs money so that she can take her sick grandma to the best hospital. When the boys Pertsa and Kilu get an airplane from Captain Ritavuori, they together decide to search for treasure, including the ring of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But the cunning criminal Annabella Pehko also boards the plane as a stowaway!
Tue 06.06.2023 | 08:20Just Super (2022)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category (up to 10 years of age)
Directed by: Rasmus A. Sivertsen
Norway, 2022, 76 min
Projection place: Aula
Score:
Who wouldn't want to have a superhero dad admired by the whole city? They've even built him a statue in the middle of the square! Who wouldn't want to be his successor? The little Hedvig has affirmative answers to both questions. But it doesn't look like she's going to take up the family scepter of the city's masked protector Super Lion. At school, she is an outsider and has only one friend, with whom she plays computer games all day. One day her whole life is turned upside down after she causes an unfortunate accident. Hedwig has to convince her father that she is the right candidate to become a superhero. Her grandmother, who is currently living in a retirement home but likes to reminisce about her career as a superhero, helps her in her difficult battle with her cousin Adrian. In addition to action and humor, the Norwegian animated film also offers an answer to the question of what it means to be cool.
Tue 06.06.2023 | 09:00Rosa & the Stone Troll (2023)
Section: World Children´s Film Panorama
Directed by: Karla Nor Holmbäck
Denmark, 2023, 75 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
Score:
Rosa is an insecure and dutiful flower fairy who lives alone in her rosebush. More than anything she dreams of having a friend, but she is scared of everything and has never dared to go out to the Summerland to meet one. One day the cool and adventurous butterfly Silk crosses paths with Rosa and they immediately become friends despite their differences. Silk wants to go on adventures and Rosa just wants to stay in her safe bush. But when Silk is kidnapped by an evil Stone Troll, Rosa has to let go of her fears and set out on a dangerous journey to save her best friend.
Tue 06.06.2023 | 09:30Short Fuse (2023)
Section: European Web Series for Teenagers
Directed by: Petra Lumioksa
Finland, 2023, 80 min
Projection place: Zámek
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Sixteen-year-old Meri hates school and all her bullies so much that she would like to throw a bomb. And one day, she decides to do just that. An encounter with Satanist Janita and nerd Kristian only serves to reconfirm her decision, and the disparate trio begin to plot their destructive plans. But none of them expects their friendship to turn their desire to blow people up into a desire to love them. A crackling Finnish series about friendship as the most effective detonator of adolescence. Own Fault, duration: 21 min Sub Seeks Dom, duration: 25 min Main Day, duration: 22 min
Tue 06.06.2023 | 18:30So Damn Easy Going (2022)
Section: Top Teen Ten
Directed by: Christoffer Sandler
Sweden, Norway, 2022, 91 min
Projection place: Zámek
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Joanna's mind is like a flashing amusement park at peak season. She is 18 years old and needs ADHD meds to keep her buzzy brain in order. With a depressed father whose sick pay is barely covering the rent, money runs out and Joanna can’t afford her medication. So as not to become a disturbing and unfiltered version of herself, Joanna must be creative in her hunt for money. In the midst of the chaos, the charming and confident Audrey appears.
Wed 07.06.2023 | 08:20Titina (2022)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category (up to 10 years of age)
Directed by: Kajsa Næss
Norway, 2022, 90 min
Projection place: Aula
Score:
A story of one of the greatest human adventures – the conquest of the North Pole in 1926 – seen through the eyes of an involuntary polar explorer, a small terrier named Titina. When Italian designer and airman Umbert Nobile finds a cute stray dog on a street in Rome, he's charmed so much that he takes her home. And because she’s a lady, he named her Titina. But a warm bed and regular food were not the only things awaiting Titina. The famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen approaches her new owner and hires his airship, from which he intends to conquer the North Pole. Of course, Titina would not miss it. With her, we follow the journey of the Italian crew and Norwegian polar explorers to the last undiscovered place on Earth. This exceptional achievement in the genre of animated film brings family entertainment to cinemas full of adventure, exciting moments, and educational elements.
Wed 07.06.2023 | 09:30Nordland´99 (2022)
Section: European Web Series for Teenagers
Directed by: Kasper Møller Rask
Denmark, 2022, 80 min
Projection place: Zámek
Score:
Growing up in the Danish backwoods in the late 1990s is not all rainbows and unicorns. The only way to beat boredom here is to party with friends, but Alex mysteriously disappears after one party. The police do nothing, so his sister Emma and two friends decide to search on their own. The terrifying secrets of the sleepy town come to light and it becomes a very dangerous place to live. This stylishly refined Nordic noir is one of the most ambitious Danish young adult titles of the year. Chapter I, duration: 24 min Chapter II, duration: 23 min
Wed 07.06.2023 | 10:30Little Allan - The Human Antenna (2022)
Section: World Children´s Film Panorama
Directed by: Amalie Næsby Fick
Denmark, 2022, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
Score:
When Little Allan’s parents get divorced, and he must move to a whole new town, his desperate search for new friends suddenly finds him acting as a human antenna for his elderly, UFO-obsessed neighbor. When a telepathic alien girl, Britney, crash-lands, they must help her get home, and a unique friendship is formed. But he isn’t the only one interested in Britney. A mad taxidermy-collector is on her trail in an attempt to answer the age-old question: Is there life in space, and can he stuff it?
Wed 07.06.2023 | 15:30Comedy Queen (2022)
Section: Top Teen Ten
Directed by: Sanna Lenken
Sweden, 2022, 94 min
Projection place: Zámek
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The story of 13-year-old Sasha, who, despite her immense sorrow, refuses to mourn her dead mother. She secretly writes a list of everything she must do to survive: shave her hair, stop reading books, say no to the world's cutest puppy and, above all, become a stand-up comedian to make everyone laugh, especially her father, who secretly cries in the shower when he thinks no one can hear him.
Wed 07.06.2023 | 16:00Roi (2022)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category (up to 10 years of age)
Directed by: Rane Tiukkanen
Finland, 2022, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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Valo, a schoolgirl, recently moved with her father to a new town, where she feels lonely because she has not yet made friends with the local kids. But everything changes when she rescues an abandoned German Shepherd, who she befriends and names Roi. A thrilling adventure begins after someone kidnaps a neighbor's little boy. Valo, Roi and their new friends embark on a great crime story. Will they be able to find the kidnapper and save their little friend? This great family film with a real criminal plot was based on the book by the famous Finnish author Jorm Kurvinen, who first published books in the 1970s, which were then also made into a popular TV series. An exciting and moving story about friendship, courage and the desire to help others, it won the award for the best children's film at the International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Oulu, Finland.