INTERFILM 38 International Short Film Festival Berlin
15 - 20 November 2022

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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

IC 01 When you realize that you are not alone

In search of true connection, we encounter other humans who impact and accompany us, whether for brief instants or prolonged periods. The films in this program examine past and present moments of trust. You spend a night with a stranger, sparks fly. You're searching for your soulmate, cursed by the gods. You lose a good friend, the memory stings. And although you're not alone, sometimes waiting in a bus station does indeed feel lonely, as the doves flutter by.

Triggerwarning: death, police violence, racism

16.11.22, 19:30h, Pfefferberg Theater

19.11.22, 18:00h, ACUD Kino

20.11.22, 20:00h, Colosseum 2

When you realize that you are not alone
6 films
Holy Holocaust

Holy Holocaust

Osi Wald / Noa Berman-Herzberg // Israel // 2021 // 17:22 min

Animation

In the scope of a drawing class, an unusual friendship begins between Jennifer, German and Black, and Noa, an Israeli. For 22 years, they believe they can ignore historical and political realities, until reality finally catches up with them.

Пелюшковий торт

Пелюшковий торт

The Diaper Cake

Anastasia Babenko // Ukraine // 2021 // 17:44 min

Live Action

Just 20-years-old, young parents Lena and Vitya are still almost children themselves. While they attempt to wake their baby for feeding time, here in the protected atmosphere of a maternity hospital room, they have no choice but to grow up in a hurry.

Other Half

Other Half

Lina Kalcheva // England // 2021 // 13:20 min

Animation

An individual creature in a world that otherwise consists exclusively of couples fused into a single entity, Ren sets off on a journey to find his other half. But what does it mean to be whole?

It's Nice in Here

It's Nice in Here

Robert-Jonathan Koeyers // Netherlands // 2022 // 15:00 min

Animation

The fragmented portrait of a moment that would significantly change the lives of everyone present; told from the memories of the young girl Imani and the police officer David.

Nuit blonde

Nuit blonde

Blond Night

Gabrielle Demers // Quebec, Canada // 2022 // 15:59 min

Live Action

Victor goes for a walk around the neighbourhood to get away from the Friday evening disco session in a home for autistic adults. In the process, he gets to know Jessy, a young prostitute, who whisks him away to another world for a single wild night.

Do Not Feed The Pigeons

Do Not Feed The Pigeons

Antonin Niclass // England // 2021 // 08:40 min

Animation

It's 2 o'clock in the morning at a gloomy bus station in the middle of nowhere: the wastebaskets are overflowing with trash, the cold neon light shines down upon the tired, lonely souls waiting for the next bus. Time for the resident pigeons to bring a little magic to this depressing spot.