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We're back with more spectacular shorts! Join us at the Wein Salon for an unforgettable evening with an eclectic array of films. Free entrance. English subtitles whenever needed!PROGRAM JAN 23
Getting Hit by Maturity in the Age of #whatthefuckshallwedowithourlives by Alexandra Leonie Kronberger
Austria 2023
Short Experimental
The short film "Getting Hit by Maturity in the Age of #whatthefuckshallwedowithourlives" deals with the issues of the so-called Millenials and their utter shock of suddenly having crossed the unofficial threshold to "real" adulthood, their 30th birthday.
Moreover, the film tells about the feeling of a generation that is somehow lost in the middle between the baby boomers, most of whom are still traditionally entrenched, and the younger GenZ, who are taking to the streets again to save the world.
Sails of Sorrow by Artemisia Refle
Austria 2023
Short
A small group of family members has gathered for a funeral reception to bid a final farewell to Heinzi, the departed patriarch of the family. Expectations and worldviews of family members collide, leading to exchanges of trivialities and moments of rudeness, gradually thinning the table. Where has everyone disappeared to? A reflection on the wordlessness that accompanies grief.
Companion by Fabian Willgart
Germany 2023
Short Animation
The animated short film is about a nursing robot named SNU. He roams the world in search of life after all living things on earth died due to a disease.
Boogie Woogie Blues by Mattia Vuono
Germany 2023
Short Experimental Music Video
He is a junkie preacher who kills for money, searching for a man with a cross tattooed on his forehead. She is a mysterious bounty hunter with an unknown identity, constantly traveling in hopes of recovering her lost memory. One of the most unlikely couples decides to team up to achieve their goals on a wild and, at times, hilarious journey, filled with enemies willing to do anything to collect their bounty. This is Boogie Woogie Blues.
Disconnected by Daniel Schulte
Germany 2023
Short
Since his father's passing, Oskar has been caught up in excessive daydreams, turning him emotionally blunt. While Oskar and his mother Kathrin fail to grief, his best friend Lasse is about to move to another city, increasing Oskar's fear of being left alone. Close to losing his mind, the boundaries between daydreams and reality become blurred…
Notice: This program contains depictions of violent events. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Bush by Lukas Weishaar
Germany 2023
Short
A stalker and peeping tom a peeping tom meet in the bush and argue which of the two is the more perverted.
Life Savers by Lukasz Wdowicz
Poland 2023
Short Commercial
Granddaughter is up to no good to get out of a family gathering around an ill grandfather at the hospital.
Bullet Meri Jaan by Sushmit Ghosh
India 2023
Short Commercial
This film features real Bullet riders from across the country whose stories collectively represent the spirit of #BulletMeriJaan (Royal Enfield Bullet 350).
Star Wars Toothbrush by Dmytro Honcharov
UK 2023
Short Commercial
"Inspired by the first Stars War films. Our film was shot without the CGI. We used a real movie projector, thread and real vintage optics from the 80s. The idea of the film is quite simple: space toothbrushes flew to earth to save people."
Germ by Lilyana Alexandrova
Bulgaria 2023
Short
Alex, a quiet 16 year old boy, gets convinced to steal alcohol for his friends for tonight's party, from his father who likes to drink.
Demi-Goddesses by Martin Gerigk
Germany 2023
Short Experimental
‘Demi-Goddesses’ is the second essay about still dominant dark aspects of our modern society. It is conceived as a surreal anti-patriarchal thought experiment and raises important questions about gender, power, and social change, prompting us to reflect on how historical patterns of discrimination and oppression might be either repeated or overcome in a reversed gendered world. It challenges the viewer to confront their own assumptions and biases, and to consider the possibilities of a more equitable society.
Overall, the intention of the film is that it will spark conversations and inspire the viewer to imagine a world where gender is not a limiting factor. At best, the audience will leave the theater with a greater awareness of the issues and a sense of possibility for a just future.
Night Ride from LA by Martin Gerigk
Germany 2023
Short Experimental
‘Night Ride from LA’ is based on a real car ride at night from downtown LA to the desert near Palm Springs a few years ago. The footage was taken from the car by continually shooting single long exposure photos to document the ride of about two hours without any break. This technique condensed the whole trip to a flickering twirl of time-stretched movements and night light graffiti causing a kind of psychedelic trance. A love letter to the energy and vibe of the Californian way of life.
Apocalypse Later by Florian Rudolph, Kyrylo Alferiev, and Yueqi Wu
Germany 2023
Short Documentary
A Chinese, a Ukrainian and a Swiss walk into a small town in East Germany. They are doing location scouting for the construction of a post-apocalypse shelter. However, they are soon to find out that the apocalypse is different from what they have been informed.
The Lost // Existence Before Essence by Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts
USA
Short Experimental
The Lost // existence before essence, is a fairytale of the Anthropocene, where there is no place left unaltered by human life. This surrealist spin on the Hansel and Gretel story begins with feral children living in the abstracted forest scratching out their survival and gathering food. Only they awaken the Cavern Yōkai (the spirit of the cave) by taking her resources without asking. Is this vengeful spirit an absent parent, stressed and filled with anger and regret waking up from her endless virtual meetings and remote work? Every fantasy reflects the era in which it was born. The Lost // existence before essence is a new legend for the new era, where we have outgrown our dark tales of survival and revenge, in favor of collaboration and restoration.
Groundapple by LLonymus Axoparri
Finland 2023
Short Experimental Animation
Like a dream, Wayne finds himself moving from a game show to transcend through an interplanetary seashore. His visions culminate in finding Tranquility, a seaplanet speaking to him.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wein Salon and Vegan Deli, 59 Schreiner straße,Berlin, Germany
