36th International Short Film Festival Berlin 2020
11 November - 13 December 2020

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GC 03 Fluss

Rivers are natural borders. In spite of their perpetual motion, they can serve as a sort of home or space for escape from the city’s constricting influence. Though it’s true that their currents are not without danger, the temptation is great to let one’s self be carried along by their unstoppable forward motion. One moment, rivers seem to meander along the path prescribed by their beds, immutable, the next they are spilling over their banks, blurring boundaries, eluding our control and generating forces that sweep everything along with them. Thus, they symbolise our longing for change, our need to break free from the predetermined path and press forward into unfamiliar territory.

23.11.20, 00:00h, online: interfilm.de/sooner (Nov 23 - 29)

Fluss
6 films
Pandora

Pandora

Matthias Lerch // Germany // 2020 // 06:59 min

Animation, Experimental

The projector purrs, machines set themselves in motion. Mechanics and alchemy bring a being to life. It doesn’t take long for it to become independent.

Fließende Grenze

Fließende Grenze

Fluid Border

Joana Vogdt // Germany // 2020 // 17:00 min

Live Action

The border between East and West Germany runs right through Schaalsee lake. The attempt to solidify the dividing line shows just how fluid it is.

How My Grandmother Became a Chair

How My Grandmother Became a Chair

Nicolas Fattouh // Germany, Lebanon // 2020 // 09:55 min

Animation

In old age, the limbs stiffen and the senses become lignified. After a family leaves grandma to herself, the old woman’s caretaker becomes the most important person in her life.

Haus Kummerveldt

Haus Kummerveldt

Mark Lorei // Germany // 2020 // 18:00 min

Live Action

Luise struggles against the patriarchal society of the German Empire. When her mother tries to marry her off, the young woman resorts to drastic measures.

Hier oben, bei den weißen Göttern

Hier oben, bei den weißen Göttern

Up here, with the white gods

Alexander Lahl / Jalal Maghout / Mike Plitt // Germany // 2020 // 11:44 min

Animation, Documentary

Full of hope, Luciano and his friend Manuel travel from Mozambique to East Germany to become guest workers there. The young man is terrified to learn that the hyenas of his childhood lurk here too.

Waiting for Harold

Waiting for Harold

Christoph Lauenstein // Germany // 2019 // 05:35 min

Animation

A group of clay passers-by experiences the same minute over and over. With each repetition, tiny variations creep in – with big consequences.