Moscow. 1957. Only a few days are left until the launch of Sputnik II, the first satellite in the history of humanity to host a living being: Laika. But Laika isn’t a dog like the others.
● Francesco Catarinolo
● 8’
● Italy
Every morning, Boris the village baker makes a fresh batch of crusty bread and pastries for all his neighbours until… Achoo! He can’t stop sneezing. He has become allergic to flour. How will he manage to keep baking for everyone in the village?
● Maša Avramović
● 8'
● France, Switzerland, Croatia
Amazing animated short stories for children aged 2 and up, without dialogue.
● 55'
For the second year running, a group of 6th grade and 1st high school cinephiles took on the role of program curator. The student committee saw, discussed and selected the 5 films of the section, which touch on a wide range of topics from the military to social media.
● 88'
One in a Million tells the story of two girls coming of age. As gymnast and YouTuber Whitney Bjerken from the US struggles with setbacks, she turns to music to express her feelings.
● Joya Thome
● 85΄
● Germany
For the second year running, a group of 4th and 5th grade cinephiles took on the role of program curator. The student committee saw, discussed and selected the 6 films of the unit, which touch on a wide range of topics from bullying to nutrition.
● 79'
A young fairy is bored by the sweet and formal life in the fairytale castle.
● Cedric Igodt, David Van de Weyer
● 15΄
● Bulgaria, Belgium
A musical drama about two young soldiers across enemy lines who fall in love and find escape from their oppressive environments through music.
● Savvas Stavrou
● 22΄
● Cyprus, UK