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

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VEN Insight Venezuela

For some ten years now, a new generation of filmmakers has been active in Venezuela in the field of short films, filmmakers who have not only enjoyed a significant degree of success at the film festivals of this world with their works – they’ve also had a tremendous influence on feature film production in their own country. In a compelling manner, traditional topics such as everyday life, family, and love are being subjected to a revision today, while the country stands on the brink of civil war and potential descent into political chaos and humanitarian catastrophe looms large.

07.11.19, 21:00h, Babylon 2

09.11.19, 19:30h, Filmrauschpalast Moabit

Insight Venezuela
7 films
Where Chaos Reigns

Where Chaos Reigns

Braulio Jatar / Anais Michel // Venezuela // 2019 // 10:00 min

Documentary

“Green Crosses” comes to the aid of injured protestors in Venezuela. The group’s founder, the young college student Daniella, throws herself into the conflict with all the strength she can muster.

Harina /Flour

Harina /Flour

Joanna Nelson // Venezuela // 2018 // 15:00 min

Live Action

Roberto cares for his unemployed mother and himself. They run into a conflict when she insists that he buys flour for her birthday cake.

Carnaval

Carnaval

Amandine Rubi // Venezuela // 2018 // 13:00 min

Live Action

The question of guilt in a robbery becomes a decision for a nurse about family, violence and freedom.

Centrípeta

Centrípeta

Centripetal

Alexis Mendez Giner // Venezuela // 2011 // 07:00 min

Live Action

On a rainy night, the lights of a car illuminate a crime scene. As they try to take advantage of it, a couple drives deeper and deeper into the dark.

Neverson

Neverson

Raul Simao // Venezuela // 2015 // 12:00 min

Live Action

While the birth of a child is often a reason for joy, it threatens the fragile existence of a Venezuelan woman and her impoverished family.

Spark

Spark

Juan Martinez Vera // Venezuela, United States, Mexico // 2016 // 19:00 min

Documentary, Live Action

The communications app Spark helps Venezuelan students protest against the government. During a battle with the police Oscar disappears.

La Hora Señalada

La Hora Señalada

High Noon

Ivan Mazza // Venezuela // 2013 // 13:00 min

Live Action

A small schoolboy accidentally offends the biggest kid in his class and the surrounding children decide that there must be a showdown.