INTERFILM 40 International Short Film Festival Berlin
5 - 10 November 2024

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IC INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

IC 01 Stories in Motion

Ever shlepped a mattress across the city all by yourself!? This program takes us along to Senegal and Iran, to Malaysia, Portugal, France, and out on the high seas too. We are privy to disputes over stale bread, relive childhood memories and experience an animated school uniform, a dangerous fire drill and a turbulent ride to a shopping centre with three colour-loving ladies. Every trip, argument and reminiscence sends us down a rabbit hole of compelling storytelling.

All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles.

06.11.24, 19:30h, Pfefferberg Theater

08.11.24, 20:30h, ACUDkino

09.11.24, 18:00h, Rollberg Kino

Stories in Motion
6 films
Fire Drill

Fire Drill

Maximilian Villwock // Germany // 2024 // 20:00 min

Live Action

Artur, a young man from Ukraine, loves his job on a container ship. But then he makes a small mistake that could have cost a friend his life – and potentially cost Artur his beloved job.

Our Uniform

Our Uniform

Yegane Moghaddam // Iran // 2023 // 07:00 min

Animation

An Iranian girl brings memories of her school years to life on the fabric of her old school uniform, inspiring reflection on the origins of feminised identities.

Lees Waxul

Lees Waxul

Yoro Mbaye // Belgium, France, Senegal // 2024 // 21:40 min

Live Action

Former fisherman Ousseynou sells semi-stale bread in his Senegalese village to pay off his debts. Alas, when his sister-in-law opens a bakery, tensions arise, threatening both his livelihood and position in the family.

Quase Me Lembro

Quase Me Lembro

Almost Forgotten

Miguel Lima / Dimitri Mihajlovic // Portugal // 2023 // 09:00 min

Animation

A woman collects the puzzle pieces of her fleeting memories of childhood in order to uncover the story of her grandfather's house – and what lies behind it.

Peaceland

Peaceland

Ekin Kee Charles // Malaysia // 2024 // 11:31 min

Live Action

Three fashion-conscious, social-media-loving seniors set out on a daring trip: atop an illegal pick-up, they travel from village to city to throw themselves into the hustle and bustle of shopping and digital networking.

Queen Size

Queen Size

Avril Besson // France // 2023 // 18:56 min

Live Action

One Paris morning, Marina sells Charlie a mattress and helps her carry it home. Later that evening she'll cancel her flight to La Réunion, though neither of them suspects this yet.