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

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IC 07 See me for who I am

I am here and yet you don't see me. I speak about my fears, I reveal my weaknesses, I try to summon courage, and yet no one listens to me. I am the devil that you fear. I am a creature that fascinates you. I am so close and yet so alien to you. What remains is a feeling and the will to persevere, so that one day I might be seen and heard.

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

16.11.22, 20:30h, Zeiss-Großplanetarium Kino

17.11.22, 18:00h, Rollberg Kino

20.11.22, 17:00h, Pfefferberg Theater

See me for who I am
8 films
Diabeł

Diabeł

The Devil

Jan Bujnowski // Poland // 2022 // 18:57 min

Live Action

According to research conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (OBOP) throughout the 1990s, approximately 95% of Poles identified as believers. In the same period, the unemployment rate reached record highs. In times of crisis, when people turned to spirituality, seemingly impossible events became possible...

Bear Hug

Bear Hug

Margrethe Danielsen // Norway, France // 2021 // 10:33 min

Animation

An eager little bear is waiting for his birthday guests to arrive. Slowly he realizes that he has been rejected. But his determination to celebrate his birthday is still strong, and, free as a bird, his hunt for company begins.

Platform

Platform

Steffen Köhn // Germany // 2021 // 16:28 min

Experimental, Live Action

The employees of various delivery services become connected globally via an online pizza delivery simulator. Using the chat function, they share their experiences and secretly plan a boycott.

You Look Fine

You Look Fine

Katie Byford // England // 2021 // 03:57 min

Live Action

Syd goes to an OB/GYN appointment, though she's been struggling with PTSD symptoms following a recent incident of sexual assault.

The Record

The Record

Jonathan Laskar // Switzerland // 2022 // 08:38 min

Animation

A passionate instrument collector and seller receives a magic record from a stranger that makes it possible to play long-forgotten memories.

Tatbiq

Tatbiq

Adjustment

Mehrdad Hassani // Iran // 2021 // 16:57 min

Live Action

9-year-old Shahrokh is ostracised by family and friends, just for painting his nails. Alas, instead of conforming to their expectations, he rebels, outing himself in front of the inhabitants of his village.

Zoon

Zoon

Jonatan SCHWENK // Germany // 2022 // 04:25 min

Animation

Small, shimmering animals in heat. A two-legged forest dweller encounters the lustful group. He and his companions snack on the little creatures and soon a feast begins.

Split Ends

Split Ends

Split Ends

Alireza Kazemipour // Iran // 2021 // 14:53 min

Live Action

A woman with a shaved head and a long-haired man meet at the Tehran Morality Police station. Their cars have been confiscated due to their improper Hijab, now they are torn between the politics of their chosen hair styles and trying to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.