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

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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

IC 02 In search of solid ground

Tracing the thin line between anger and desperation: sometimes we get wound up too tight, till we explode and follow the impulses generated by our emotions. A drive at breakneck speed, an escape from the confines of family, or pain pushing in through all five senses. Characterised by urban density and spiritual liberation, these films tell of more than just constricting circumstances – they also feature tales of strength and resilience in overcoming diverse types of adversity.

Triggerwarning: alcoholism, death, explicit depiction or mention of physical, emotional or sexual violence

16.11.22, 22:00h, Pfefferberg Theater

19.11.22, 18:00h, Zeiss-Großplanetarium Kino

20.11.22, 21:00h, Unterfilm Clubkino

In search of solid ground
7 films
Über Wasser

Über Wasser

On Solid Ground

Jela Hasler // Switzerland // 2021 // 12:15 min

Live Action

Summertime in Zürich. Cooling off in the river only brings temporary relief: with all the constant burdens, Eli's day is one big frustrating attempt to escape the confinement and aggressions of the city. Until she too releases her anger.

Murder Tongue

Murder Tongue

Ali Sohail Jaura // Pakistan // 2022 // 17:38 min

Live Action

Abdul Aziz Ansari sets out to look for his son, only to find that it's not just his son who is missing – the entire city is missing its long-lost peace.

Anxious Body

Anxious Body

Yoriko MIZUSHIRI // France, Japan // 2021 // 05:47 min

Animation

Living things, artificial things, geometric shapes and lines. When these different elements collide, a new direction is born.

Too Rough

Too Rough

Sean Lionadh // Scotland // 2022 // 16:00 min

Live Action

After a night of intoxication, a hungover and hysterical Nick wakes up next to his boyfriend Charlie and must conceal him from his own homophobic family.

Datsun

Datsun

Mark Albiston // New Zealand // 2021 // 15:00 min

Live Action

Before Matt's mother wants to sell his late father's Datsun, he decides to take the car on an eventful last tour of their native New Zealand with his best friend and little brother.

Histoire pour 2 trompettes

Histoire pour 2 trompettes

Amandine Meyer // France // 2022 // 05:25 min

Animation

The evolution of an artist. Memories from childhood to the present day, key moments which have influenced her creative practice and personal development.

Tsutsué

Tsutsué

Tsutsué

Amartei Armar // France, Ghana // 2022 // 15:35 min

Live Action

In einer kleinen ghanaischen Küstenstadt am Rande einer riesigen Mülldeponie kämpfen Sowah und Okai mit dem Verlust ihres ältesten Bruders. Verfolgt von seinem Tod, glaubt Okai, dass der Bruder noch immer da draußen auf dem Meer ist.