Film programme 2023

Rangers 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!

Just 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

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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.

Juniors (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category (over 11 years of age)

Directed by: Hugo Thomas

France, 2022, 95 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1

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Fourteen-year-old boys Jordan and Patrick live in a small village in the south of France and are bored to death. The only thing they enjoy is Call of Duty, a popular war video game in which they compete with Korean opponents. But one day, tragedy strikes; Jessica (their PlayStation 4) breaks down. How will they get money for a new one? Influenced by circumstances, the teens come up with a crazy idea: Jordan will fake cancer and start an online collection to support his treatment. Both completely cut off from reality, the boys are convinced that their virtual lie will never reach them. Not in their village, not at school, not at home... Money flows in, but the lie gets out and threatens their friendship. A brilliant comedy with a deep message; it plays with limits and breaks traditionally accepted decorum in the face of the suffering. Vanessa Paradis appears as a mother alongside the talented young non-actors.

The Tesla Case (2022)

Section: World Children´s Film Panorama

Directed by: Andrey Hadjivasilev

Bulgaria, 2022, 90 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5

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Aspiring young "inventor" Tony is working on a wireless electricity device inspired by the eccentric genius Nikola Tesla. Tony believes that his discovery could solve the global energy crisis. He’s disappointed when he is forced to go to a summer camp with his classmates. Tony invites his friend Raya to go; she would much rather go to camp than stay alone at home. But surviving nature won't be the only hurdle that Tony needs to overcome; there’s also a mean scout leader and a werewolf to contend with.

Bubble (2022)

Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category (over 15 years of age)

Directed by: Aleksi Salmenperä

Finland, 2022, 102 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4

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Sixteen-year-old Evelina's life is turned upside down when she happens to spot her mother passionately kissing another woman. Like all teenagers, she feel freedom of thought and action are important, but not when it comes to her own parents. She lives in a free-spirited family, where her dad has lots of good advice for his daughter, but does not see his own marriage is in jeopardy. Evelina decides to end her mother's affair at all costs and make her parents fall in love again, or at least stay together. She knows she is the glue holding her parents together – if she has any difficulties, her parents will do anything to support her. Set in motion are a series of big decisions and actions, with all their dramatic and comedic consequences. This fresh family comedy is now a movie in the Finnish film scene. Stella Leppikorpi, the lead actress, was given the Jussi Awards as the Discovery of the Year for her performance.

Missing 10 Hours (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Fanni Fazakas

Hungary, 2022, 16 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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Rape cases often involve more than just the perpetrator and the victim. Your decisions as a bystander will influence the course of an evening.

Thank You for Sharing Your World (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Yu Sakudo

Japan, 2022, 33 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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Takashi lost his eyesight in grade school. He begins to lose interest in a world he can’t see, until he’s invited to an event which changes how he sees the world.

Sorella's Story (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Peter Hegedüs

Australia, Hungary, Sweden, 2021, 15 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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We follow 10-year-old Sorella in 1941 on her final journey to a Baltic Sea beach where close to 4,000 Jewish people, mostly women and children, were murdered.

Rock Paper Scissors (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Alex Ruhl

United Kingdom, 2022, 7 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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Single mum Lina and her daughter Priya have found a fair way to settle any debate, using the game Rock Paper Scissors. But life isn’t always like on the playground.

Rosa & 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

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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.

Reimagimed vol. 1: Nyssa (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Julie Cavaliere

United States of America, 2022, 15 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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After losing her best friend/broom, a young witch must learn about fear and how to harness it in order to protect her village from the wrath of the evil Teemencaag.

Lou (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Martine Asselin, Annick Daigneault

Canada, 2022, 26 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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Based on stories and experiences shared by autistic people and inspired by the children of both directors. Witness firsthand a few days of his life.

Luna: Left Behind (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Charuvit Wannissorn

Thailand, 2022, 30 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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An interactive VR story about an android and a little girl trying to survive an AI apocalypse. Can you, a droid with no combat capabilities, protect Luna?

Kristine Is Not Well (2021)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Seeyam Quine

Netherlands, United States of America, 2021, 18 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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A VR social media simulation that highlights the resistance of online activists against algorithmic surveillance and censorship.

Fresh Memories: the Look (2023)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Volodymyr Kolbasa, Ondřej Moravec

Czech Republic, Ukraine, 2023, 10 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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The war in Ukraine has destroyed thousands of households and lives. Look into the eyes of those who lost their homes or places closely connected with them.

Darkening (2022)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

Directed by: Ondřej Moravec

Czech Republic, Germany, 2022, 25 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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How does a person with depression perceive the world? This film provides a deep insight into the "dark night of the soul", as well as hope.

Brainz VR Cinema (2023)

Section: Brainz VR Cinema

International, 2023, 234 min

Projection place: Brainz VR Cinema

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Desert Critter (2023)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)

Directed by: Lina Walde

Germany, 2023, 8 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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The desert critter casts the shadow of a palm tree. No other animal has such an annoying shadow. Can the critter exchange it for the right one?

Kind of Fishy (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)

Directed by: Aleksander Leines Nordaas

Norway, 2022, 5 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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Danny Driftwood creates his own underwater world in a bucket: with rocks, sand, leaves, and driftwood. And down here, magic dwells!

Swing to the Moon (2022)

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)

Directed by: Marie Bordessoule, Adriana Bouissie, Nadine De Boer, Elisa Drique, Chloé Lauzu, Vincent Levrero, Sol

France, 2022, 6 min

Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6

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Temi, the spider is dreaming of landing on the Moon. She is attracted to the Moon light. She tries so many different ways to achieve her goal.