35th International Short Film Festival Berlin 2019
5 - 10 November 2019

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IC 10 CONFRONTATIONS - Human Rights Films - Against all Odds

Surprising stories fascinate, especially those of hard-earned or unexpected success. They motivate and whet the appetite for life and its possibilities. But often it's different. In reality, discrimination, exclusion and self-exclusion are still far too often at stake. But it's also important to not letting your dreams go after all.

07.11.19, 15:30h, Babylon 1

08.11.19, 21:00h, Babylon 2

10.11.19, 16:00h, Rollberg Kino

CONFRONTATIONS - Human Rights Films - Against all Odds
CONFRONTATIONS - Human Rights Films - Against all Odds

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8 films
Brexicuted

Brexicuted

Chris Shepherd // England // 2018 // 06:00 min

Animation

This satirical animation considers why Brexit is happening. A variety of British characters, interviewed the day after the UK voted to leave the EU, speak about what motivated their decision.

Tahrib

Tahrib

Gerard Vidal Cortés // Spain // 2018 // 10:25 min

Live Action

As the captain of a Moroccan smuggler boat, Tariq has doubts whether his journey towards Europe will end happily. He’s putting his own life on the line.

Sides of a Horn

Sides of a Horn

Toby Wosskow // United States, South Africa // 2018 // 17:00 min

Live Action

Conflicts regarding rhino poaching in South Africa threaten nature, but they are also tearing apart a family caught between economic pressure and the right thing to do.

Gun Shop

Gun Shop

Patrick Smith // United States // 2018 // 02:00 min

Animation, Experimental

A rapid-fire collage treating the great diversity of firearms available in the USA.

Aziza

Aziza

Soudade Kaadan // Lebanon, Syria // 2019 // 13:15 min

Live Action

A refugee couple from Syria makes attempts at driving. Behind the wheel, the desire for freedom and belonging sneaks its way into their innocent joking.

Counterfeit Kunkoo

Counterfeit Kunkoo

Reema Sengupta // India // 2018 // 15:00 min

Live Action

There’s actually nothing wrong with Smita as a tenant. It’s just that she’s an unmarried woman in paternalistic, urban India.

Mercurio

Mercurio

Michele Bernardi // Italy // 2018 // 10:00 min

Animation

Mercurio explores the world on his bike, enjoying the freedom of youth. Suddenly, fascists on the march tear him from his world.

Nagrada

Nagrada

The Award

Lidija Mojsovska // Macedonia // 2017 // 16:20 min

Live Action

Arben wants to win some prize money to help his sick brother. His mother forbids him from taking part in the competition as an Albanian, but Arben is not ready to give up just yet.