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

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IC 05 Creatures of Love

Life is full of surprises: speed dating takes an unexpected turn, while an exhausted robo-vacuum unit goes on strike (and in search of meaning). There're more than just vegetables sprouting in a convent garden. A leaky faucet leads to a visit from an attractive plumber, a Japanese woman orders oysters, and a long-term relationship is put to the test by an MS diagnosis. This eclectic program is defined by comical, touching and absurd moments drawn from everyday existence.

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

07.11.24, 22:00h, Pfefferberg Theater

09.11.24, 17:30h, Cinestar Kino in der KulturBrauerei

10.11.24, 20:30h, Zeiss-Großplanetarium Kino

Creatures of Love
7 films
Nun or Never!

Nun or Never!

Heta Jäälinoja // Finland // 2023 // 10:49 min

Animation, Commercial Work

A strapping young man suddenly sprouts in the vegetable patch of a garden frequented by nuns. One of them gets quite hot and bothered as a result, and the aftershocks ripple throughout the whole sister-state. Tampere International Film Festival - Audience Award 2024

Oyster Shell

Oyster Shell

Hajime Tsuda // Japan // 2023 // 14:30 min

Live Action

Quite by accident, Nasa discovers a bar that bears the same name as her late mother. She orders her favourite dish: fried oysters. Is it a coincidence that they look like the ones her mother used to make?

Disabled: A Love Story

Disabled: A Love Story

Sheila Sofian // United States // 2023 // 13:17 min

Animation, Documentary

Terry and Jon have been married for 35 years. Terry has multiple sclerosis and is struggling to continue her work as an urban planner. Jon, a writer, has been caring for Terry since her diagnosis.

Falling for Greta

Falling for Greta

Gustavo Arteaga // Wales // 2023 // 11:16 min

Animation

When the faucet drips, you call a plumber. If you fall in love with the plumber, well, the faucet can break anytime it likes. The situation escalates, but water has the capacity to inspire hope.

Frater

Frater

Valentin Guiod // France // 2024 // 20:00 min

Live Action

Tom finds an old family photograph. Just as his childhood fantasy begins to fade, forgotten memories begin breaking through to the surface. The result: a poignant picture of a family he once considered perfect. [Content Warning: Pregnancy loss or abortion]

Tennis, Oranges

Tennis, Oranges

Sean Pecknold // United States // 2024 // 10:53 min

Animation, Documentary

A burnt-out robot vacuum goes on strike and sets out in search of meaning. On its way, it encounters two lonely rabbits. Together, they explore those roads less travelled, but, alas, nothing lasts forever.

Next ?

Next ?

Christel Guibert // Belgium, France // 2024 // 09:00 min

Animation, Documentary

Animal-human hybrid creatures meet during a round of speed dating. In spite of obstacles to communication, they begin dance-like attempts to get closer to one another, with the dulcet tones of a guitar in the background.