Program tips for Tuesday 28. 5.
Tuesday at the Zlín Film Festival traditionally includes charity events. Two stars will be unveiled on the Walk of Fame – actor Jan Hrušínský and supporter of the Drop of Hope Endowment Fund and singer Helena Vondráčková. A benefit concert performed by Michal David will take place in Zlín. Another good thing will be the tasty arrival of the winners of the Baking with UNICEF competition, which will take place at Golden Apple Shopping Centre with the participation of famous personalities. Film melody lovers will be pleased by the composition evening Sing Me a Film II, with guest Pavel Šporcl.
THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS OF DAY FIVE:
Walk of Fame, parking lot in front of the Grand Cinema, 4 pm
- Unveiling stars of children's films for actor Jan Hrušínský and long-time supporter of the Endowment Fund Drop of Hope Helena Vondráčková.
Michal David - Concert of Hope, ENAPO Concert Zone, 6 pm
- At the big two-hour charity concert, the most famous hits of Michal David will be heard. Proceeds from the concert will go towards the Drop of Hope Endowment Fund.
Sing Me a Film II, Congress Center, 8 pm
- A unique musical evening dedicated to world film and series melodies. Hosted by Filip Teller, a live band under the direction of Zdeněk Král is playing and the world-renowned violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl will be a special guest.
Baking with UNICEF, OZC Golden Apple, 2 pm to 5 pm
– Volunteers and celebrities bake sweet or savory treats, and passers-by can buy them for any voluntary contribution. The proceeds are donated to support one of the UNICEF programs to help children. Among others to join in the event are actors Klára Issová and Pavel Nový.
FROM THE FILM PROGRAM WE RECOMMEND:
Rocca Changes the World (directed by: Katja Benrath, Germany, 2019, 97 min.), Golden Apple Cinema 2, 1 pm - The life of the bold and fun Rocca is anything but ordinary. Because justice always comes first, she does not hesitate to stand up to class bullying. With new friends and disarming optimism, Rocca is proof that even a child has the power to change the world.
More at: https://program.zlinfest.cz/cz/detail/?id=13318
Second Life (directed by: Park Young-ju, South Korea, 2019, 70 min.), Golden Apple Cinema 6, 7:30 pm - In an effort to attract the attention of her friends, high school student Seon-hee launches a little lie into the world. But when the truth comes out, friends start to avoid and abandon her.
More at: https://program.zlinfest.cz/cz/detail/?id=13424
Scent of Oranges (directed by: Ivan Pokorny, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, 2019, 92 min.), Golden Apple Cinema 2, 5:20 pm - Dark's life changed after his mother's death. But then an old German friend, Uli, appears and brings new prospects: they'll breed horses together. The horses give him new meaning, prestige and love. But nothing is forever…
More at: https://program.zlinfest.cz/cz/detail/?id=12978
Princess Emmy (director: Piet De Rycker, Germany, Belgium, UK, 2018, 77 min.), Golden Apple Cinema 5, 2 pm - Young Princess Emmy has a secret gift – she can talk to horses. Until now, she could enjoy life without care, but that ends with the arrival of her jealous and scheming cousin Gizana. More at: https://program.zlinfest.cz/cz/detail/?id=10582
Section EXPLORE & DISCOVER:
Eduard Ingriš: Stage reading with screening, reading by actor Marek Příkazký of the Municipal Theater in Zlín, and screening of original footage of Eduard Ingriš, Czech composer, conductor, traveler, film documentarist, cameraman and photographer. He worked with Hemingway and met Hanzelka and Zikmund. Komenský Park, The Big Top, 8:20 pm
Dan Přibáň - Trabant on the Silk Road, screening of the film and a discussion on ten years of traveling with a Czech journalist, director and traveler who explored the world in a yellow Trabant, TBU Educational Complex – U18, 6 pm
Veronika Šubrtová: Can a Travel Blog Support You? How It Works., a discussion on how to do it, but also about the hard beginnings and tips on how to start your own blog and maybe make a living from it. TBU Educational Complex – U18, at 10:30 am
Amazon: The Green Planet, film, Golden Apple Cinema 3, 3:30 pm
Kayak to Klemtu, film, Golden Apple Cinema 5, 11:20 am
Lone Wolf, film, Golden Apple Cinema 4, 1:30 pm
WHAT'S PLAYING AT THE OUTDOOR CINEMA:
Jogging for Love, ENAPO Concert Zone, 9:45 pm - Vera had a wonderful life with Jindřich and is determined to fulfill his last wish: to run a marathon! The emancipated and spirited mother of three daughters sees no problem in that. Running is exactly the same as life. It is important to endure and not give up when the goal is within reach…
More at:https://program.zlinfest.cz/cz/detail/?id=13525
INTERESTING SUPPORTING EVENTS:
Painting on the Pavement - the oldest supporting event of the Zlín festival. Even the grandparents of today's kids painted on the pavement when they were children. The pavement in front of the Grand Cinema, 4:30 pm
Safely on the Net – a conference focused on protecting and securing children in the virtual world, incl. a screening of the new film The Graduate, directed by Branislav Holiček, and follow-up discussions with invited filmmakers and actors. Interhotel Moscow, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Triennial Space Zlin 2019 – Alternative Ways of Destruction – Opening of the exhibition, which focuses on some ways to destroy statues and constructions – both literally and figuratively. 14I15 Bata Institute, Building 14, at 5 pm. The exhibition will last until August 9.
Bohumil Konečný's Women and Other Adventures – the exhibition will present visitors with about 150 original works of the exceptional and rediscovered painter and illustrator Bohumil Konečný, nicknamed "Bimba" – primarily illustrations from adventure novels and drawings of beautiful women. Zlin Chateau, 9 am - 5 pm The exhibition will last until July 7.
WHERE TO MEET STARS:
Festival Café, Namesti Miru Square, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm - A unique sitting at the festival café, where a talk-show by Vladimir Kroc will take place. On Tuesday, his guests are director of the Czech section of UNICEF, Pavla Gomba (at 3 pm) and the actor and singer Tomáš Boček (at 7 pm).
Red Carpet, Congress Center - Courtyard, 5 pm - Moderators Dana Morávková and Jan Čenský welcome Czech and foreign festival guests and delegations to selected films: Klára Issová, Dražen Žarkovic, Guillame Maidatchevsky and George Pistereanu.
FESTIVAL ZONE TIPS:
PFNonwovens Theater Zone:
- Around the World in 80 Days - theater performance by LDO ZUŠ Zlín, big stage, 5:10 pm
- An Adventurer in One Day - an unconventional way to find out what can happen to you on your way to adventure, 2 pm - 8 pm
- In the Footsteps of Hanzelka and Zikmund – a fun and educational trail in the footsteps of the legendary travellers with the chance to win something, 3 pm - 8 pm
- The Most Beautiful War - The Inspiration Zlín Amateur Theater Society, big stage, 7 pm
- Film Piano with Harold Lloyd - films from the silent era, The Big Top, 8:20 pm
Festival Chateau: Film workshops - Free cinema (cartoon animation, pixilation, flat animation, flipbook workshop), Studio Scala – Filming with Your Mobile Phone, 3 pm - 6 pm
Chateau Zone: Czech Television House. Technology Park: Chill out and ABB Creative Zone - power up, charge your cellphone and map the journey of Hanzelka and Zikmund on the wall of switches. Join in to congratulate Miroslav Zikmund and write him a message on a switch. The Grand Monkey Workshop of Petr Nikl: creation of poetry of a unique monkey alphabet with Meander Publishing, 10 am - 7 pm
ENAPO Concert Zone: entertainment in the Festival Party Tent, 4:00 pm to 2:00 am. Jam Session and Majkl DJ are on the program.
Festival Street - Dancing in the streets: Country Dancing, 6 pm - 10 pm
University Center U13: Come and try virtual reality, e.g, the attractive ABB Formula E Simulator, 9 am - 5 pm New VR cinema screenings, e.g. the film Perla - A father and daughter literally live in a car and drive around the country fulfilling their musical dreams. Beauty can also be found where you wouldn't expect it.
TBU Educational Complex – U18: Safe under the FHS roof on the topic: Why do we have skin? - Become a scientist for a while and get to know the differences between human skin and those various animals under the microscope, 1 pm - 5 pm
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM AT ZFF – ZLIN INDUSTRY DAYS:
Media to Children, Media with Children IV: Children as a Consumer of News Content, Congress Center, small hall, 9 am - 12 pm - fourth annual conference organized by the Radio and Television Council on how children perceive news and how it shapes their worldview.
Competition for financial support for visual and audiovisual projects / pitching, Congress Center, small hall, 2 pm - 6 pm - Final presentation of the most successful projects before an expert jury. Every year, the FILMTALENT ZLÍN Endowment Fund announces a competition for students and young fledgling filmmakers; the proceeds from this year's auction at the 22nd annual Clapperboard Salon will be divided among the winners of the competition.