All Films

Giving

2013 • 3 min • Thailand

The short film tells the story of the owner of a restaurant that has the habit of making small generous gestures on a daily basis.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamond

2013 • 10 min

Lou Diamond Phillips plays a hyperbolized version of himself known as the elusive and mysterious ‘LDP’ – a renegade, spirit guide, life coach character who attempts to help John (John Patrick Jordan) get over a particularly disconcerting ex-girlfriend.

A Barter

2013 • 8 min

On an ordinary school day, Garcia meets a nameless girl, who hides a dark secret.

Wild

2013 • 2 min • Netherlands

Wild is the story of an overzealous hunter and his explosive frolick through the peaceful woods. It quickly becomes apparent, though, that he has no idea what he is missing.

Conversations of a Marriage

2013 • 25 min • Mexico

A portriat of the daily lives of Beatriz and Gilberto, a couple that has been together for over 40 years. A reflection about love and marriage. An intimate glimpse into the lives of two people who struggle to live in harmony.

Le Parc: Les prolégomènes d'Haldernablou

2013 • 11 min • France

Two men meet in a park: Haldern has on a black balaclava, while Ablou is wearing white underpants. The film is based on choreography by Daniel Larrieu, who was invited to "play with the story board" of Alfred Jarry's book "Haldernablou", with illustrations by Tom de Pékin.

Treasures Of The Sea

2013 • 10 min • Latvia

A poetic portrait of the western coastline of Latvia that, accompanied by songs about fish and the sea, roaring of vessel engines and factory alacrity, gives a glimpse into the life by the sea where the smell of fish and sea water is still present.

Napalm - the sound of the industrial city

2013 • 52 min

Directed by journalist Ricardo Alexandre, the documentary tells the story of the Napalm nightclub, responsible for the new wave and post-punk generation in Sao Paulo. Mixing live shows, cutting-edge DJing and videos in its "modern" internal television system, the venue quickly became a meeting point for young people who shaped the grayer side of Brazilian rock in the 80s.

Remembering Douglas Camfield

2013 • 30 min • United Kingdom

The life and work of respected director Douglas Camfield is remembered in this documentary.

The Hammer and Sickle Are Sleeping

2013 • 52 min • China

Two robbers befriend with another robber, then decide to team up and robber people in a poor village in China.

The Sound Inside

2013 • 53 min • Spain

“That day a phantom sound started to ring in my head: a whistle with some cicadas that only I heard, or perhaps someone else could too. Like most people, I avoided silence so as not to hear my inner self. Because silence is only the beginning.”

Metamorphosis: The Science of Change

2013 • 60 min • United Kingdom

Metamorphosis seems like the ultimate evolutionary magic trick - the amazing transformation of one creature into a totally different being: one life, two bodies.

Ante’

2013 • 53 min

Ante' is a powerful film about two brothers subjected to child abuse, following the characters through life as they live each day in turmoil trying to disguise the pain. Both brothers turn to the streets as one of them works his way up the ranks of the mob, while the other brother turns to drugs.

The Diplomat

2013 • 60 min • United States of America

This film chronicles how figure skater Katarina Witt fought for her future in socialist East Germany, how she faced the changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall and how she ended up both a beneficiary and victim of the East German regime.

Beary Tales

2013 • 51 min • Czech Republic

Two orphaned bear cubs would’ve been destined to starve – if a man had not adopted them. The film shows the twins’ life with their new "mother", from their first steps to becoming cheeky teenagers.

Paulien Cornelisse: Hallo Aarde

2013 • 50 min • Netherlands

Registration of the second theatre program by the Dutch comedian Paulien Cornelisse.

Dokument inifrån: En eskortflickas dagbok

2013 • 58 min • Sweden

In her room 15 year old "Hannah" decides to start selling sex. She puts up an ad and offers her services as an escort. In her diary Hanna describes how she, over the course of an autumn sells sex in Stockholm. Hanna's first sex buyers ask no questions about her age, which is often enough to avoid being convicted of buying sex from children, claiming that it was thought that the girl was older. As the majority of sex buyers can get away with fines, police prioritize other crimes. The documentary "En eskortflickas dagbok" gives insight into a chaotic world.

American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco

2013 • 58 min • United States of America

The pioneer Jews of San Francisco arrived from Germany during the Gold Rush and were instrumental in building the city. The roles they were relegated to in the Old World -- peddler and petty merchant -- were highly valued in the Gold Rush. The openness of Gold Rush California allowed these Jews to assimilate far more and have a greater impact on the building and defining of a major city than any other Jewish community in America. But this acceptance came at a price -- assimilation put this community in danger of losing its Jewish identity.

What Plants Talk About

2013 • 54 min • United States of America

From PBS - Hard core science is effortlessly integrated with a light-hearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world where plants are as busy, responsive and complex as we are. From the stunning heights of the Great Basin Desert to the lush coastal rainforests of west coast Canada, scientist J.C. Cahill takes us on a journey into the "secret world of plants," revealing an astonishing landscape where plants eavesdrop on each other, talk to their allies, call in insect mercenaries and nurture their young. It is a world of pulsing activity, where plants communicate, co-operate and, sometimes, wage all-out war. So come along for the ride and discover that plants are a lot less passive and a lot more intelligent than you think!

Spanola Pepper Sauce Company

2013 • 8 min

This heartwarming story explores the life of Tookie Spanola, the founder and owner of the Spanola Pepper Sauce Company, and some of the changes that have taken effect during his tenure.

Cloudrise

2013 • 9 min • Canada

Set high above the clouds, two lovers must overcome an attack and fight for their lives to defend their airship, which is also their new home.

Shuttle Discovery's Last Mission

2013 • 46 min • United States of America

With more than 27 years of service, the space shuttle Discovery has clocked more time in space than any other shuttle. She has flown more than 148 million miles, and has become one of the most storied spacecraft in American history. Join us as we celebrate her remarkable past and follow her final flight: to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. It's an emotionally charged mission full of logistical challenges. Discovery is a robust, but very fragile aircraft, and getting her to D.C. in one piece will require some innovative engineering.

How Olin Lost His Eye

2013 • 6 min • Ireland

While exploring an abandoned house, Olin loses an eye.

Vikingar

2013 • 15 min • France, Iceland

Iceland, in the year 1000. Magnus, a fearless Viking warrior, confronts Bjarni the Berserker who abducted his wife and child. Their rivalry is only beginning.