KUKI .15 Young Short Film Festival Berlin
13 - 20 November 2022

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TS 03 What's Up? English Language Program 14+

From the colourful home studio of an music producer to the sprawling suburbs of New Zealand, these four films take us on a wild ride of youthful and cinematic worlds. Powerful stories that find artful approaches to tackle difficult and yet everyday themes.

Themes: Pressure to perform, creativity, self-doubt, identity, self-care, friendship, family, grief, racism, police violence, love, self-discovery, future orientation, coming-of-age.
English from USA, England, New Zealand, Australia

TW: self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, police violence.
Warning: Flashing lights

15.11.22, 10:00h, City Kino Wedding

16.11.22, 12:30h, Filmtheater am Friedrichshain Kino 2

What's Up? Sprachprogramm Englisch ab 14
4 films
First Work, Then Play

First Work, Then Play

Brenda Lien // Germany // 2021 // 20:00 min

Experimental, Live Action

Maxi, a musician and producer, wrestles with herself when her creative process comes to a standstill due to internal and external pressure to perform.

Datsun

Datsun

Mark Albiston // New Zealand // 2021 // 15:00 min

Live Action

Before Matt's mother wants to sell his late father's Datsun, he decides to take the car on an eventful last tour of their native New Zealand with his best friend and little brother.

It's Nice in Here

It's Nice in Here

Robert-Jonathan Koeyers // Netherlands // 2022 // 15:00 min

Animation

The fragmented portrait of a moment that would significantly change the lives of everyone present; told from the memories of the young girl Imani and the police officer David.

Tinashé

Tinashé

Tig Terera // Australia // 2021 // 18:00 min

Live Action

After being kicked out of his home, Tinashé moves in with his best friend Victor. The two are at the same point in life; searching for themselves and their place in the big Australian city.