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

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TEEN 01 Girls* Riot!

From Pakistan's mountains to a skate park in late summer Quebec, the characters in so many different places ask themselves the same questions. How do I become who I want to be and how do I withstand the pressures of society? Selected by 15 to 19-year-old female curators, the films reflect themes such as the struggle for self-determination, identity and sexuality. The courage and strength of these stories inspire us to look for allies and stand up for ourselves and others.

Curation: Anouk Saro, Charlotte Buhl, Emily Whitehead, Nour Ibrahim, Rayan Ajuz, Anouk Segebart, Liv Heyden, Emilia Puchert, Lika Houston, Emma Reinke, Hordevie Kololo

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

06.11.24, 18:00h, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

09.11.24, 18:30h, Unterfilm Clubkino

Girls* Riot!
5 films
Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger

Amélie Hardy // Quebec // 2024 // 16:36 min

Documentary

Between loads of washing, Cooper confronts our gaze in a laundromat and frankly shares the story of her gender reassignment and long tumultuous journey of self acceptance.

Mechanical Resonance

Mechanical Resonance

Juejun Chen // Germany, China // 2023 // 04:15 min

Experimental, Live Action

Found footage from Chinese dance schools reveals the dehumanisation of bodies through strict training. A sharp critique of mechanisation in a success-driven society.

Branden

Branden

Lisette Ma Neza // Belgium // 2024 // 19:57 min

Documentary, Experimental

A collective poem woven by five women about the burning of home countries, about the fire and the smoke of armed conflict which transforms humans into refugees. And never coming home.

Girls Move Mountains

Girls Move Mountains

Anna Huix // Spain // 2023 // 19:57 min

Documentary

In the astonishing Karakoram Mountain Range in the North of Pakistan, women's soccer requires more than just a ball and a jersey. From hate speech to police presence at games, the courage with which these young women stand up to patriarchal oppression is inspiring.

Été 2000

Été 2000

Summer 2000

Virginie Nolin / Laurence Olivier // Quebec // 2023 // 19:40 min

Live Action

9 year-old Sarah is quietly discovering love when an assault derails her sexual awakening. An intimate and delicate tale in which the play between different mediums offers an insight into gender performativity and consent.