KUKI .16 Young Short Film Festival Berlin
12 - 19 November 2023

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KUKI 06 Environmental Program 8+

We marvel at fascinating images of nature, innovative technologies and exciting stories - around the globe and in space! Besides robot bees and fake but exploding turtle shells, talking trees and dangerous leopards are among the stars of this programme. Watch as the diversity of our beautiful planet is protected and celebrated.

Themes: Animals, nature, trees, friendship, identity, conflict resolution, mass tourism, colonialism, life on Mars, research, science, innovation, the future.

14.11.23, 10:00h, Zeiss-Großplanetarium Kino

17.11.23, 12:00h, Filmtheater am Friedrichshain Kino 1

19.11.23, 11:30h, Filmtheater am Friedrichshain Kino 2

Umweltprogramm ab 8
Umweltprogramm ab 8

Environmental Program 8+

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5 films
Eco-Hack!

Eco-Hack!

Brett Marty / Josh Izenberg // United States // 2022 // 16:36 min

Documentary

To save the Mojave desert tortoise, biologist Tim Shields wages a clever battle against predatory ravens with innovative ideas and sneaky technical devices.

The Wind and the Trees

The Wind and the Trees

Todd Stewart // Canada // 2022 // 08:30 min

Animation, Live Action

Deep in the boreal forest, a mature pine tree and a seedling begin a conversation. As the years pass, they observe the ever-present wind and the many ways it affects them. A quiet story about the cycle of life.

I am Kanaka

I am Kanaka

Genevieve Sulway // Turkey, England, United States // 2022 // 15:00 min

Documentary

Tourists are often unaware of the damage they cause to the beautiful places they holiday in. Kaina Makua is an Indigenous Hawaiian who teaches sustainabilty and is empowering the next generation of Indigenous Hawaiian youth.

Shera

Shera

Arun Fulara // India, United States // 2022 // 19:00 min

Live Action

Before Monu moves to the big city, his best friend Raju is determined to give him a great parting gift: A glimpse of Shera, the leopard who lives near their village.

Buzz

Buzz

Bryn Chainey / Andrew Brand [he/him] // England // 2022 // 09:50 min

Animation

While having trouble with one of her wayward robot bees, the grumpy space farmer stumbles upon a volcano that will change life on Mars forever.