KUKI .17 Young Short Film Festival Berlin
3 - 10 November 2024

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TS 07 Teenage Riot! 16+

Curious roaming through strange houses, wild swirls of social media memes and an insatiable longing. For distance, home and security. Teenage Riot sheds light on coming-of-age with stories that are as humorous as they are sensitive, in visual languages beyond the conventional. Expect a talking dog, switchboards of the mind and perhaps even elephants accompanying young protagonists who look hopefully to the future despite personal hurdles.

Topics: Coming of age, anxiety, pressure, identity, friendship, disconnectedness, family, overconsumption, media, capitalism, self-optimisation, social media, society, stress, gender identity, curiosity, youth, home, life as a refugee, work, homesickness, poverty, adventure, depression, longing, memory

Subjects: German, English, Politics, Ethics, Art, Geography, Art

07.11.24, 18:00h, ACUDkino

10.11.24, 18:30h, Unterfilm Clubkino

Teenage Riot! ab 16
6 films
Megenném ha bírnám

Megenném ha bírnám

I would Eat It if I could

Bence Hlavay // Hungary // 2024 // 10:06 min

Animation

Enjoying the summer’s day with his old friends in his former hometown is something Marci longs to do, but in the midst of racing thoughts and overwhelming emotions, the biggest challenge is to just be in the moment.

The Girl Who Lived in the Loo

The Girl Who Lived in the Loo

Subarna Dash // India // 2024 // 12:17 min

Animation

Which room in any house is generally safe from prying eyes and awkward questions? A quirky, shy girl and the joyous comfort she finds in bathrooms whilst growing up.

Pacific Vein

Pacific Vein

Ulu Braun // Germany, United States // 2024 // 11:58 min

Animation, Experimental

An amusing meditation on the American Dream in a glitchy and painterly collage that reflects on media, military, consumption and self-optimization.

Uli

Uli

Mariana Gil Ríos // Colombia // 2023 // 16:38 min

Live Action

After her big sister sneaks off with a boyfriend, Rafaela‘s boredom and curiosity lead her to explore the house. Of talking dogs, unexpected allies and finding the freedom to discover oneself.

Sibhaye Kabul Shirin Ast

Sibhaye Kabul Shirin Ast

Kabul’s Apples are Sweet

Teymour Ghaderi // Iran, United States // 2024 // 10:56 min

Documentary

Esmaeel is a 16-year-old Afghan refugee, living alone, under the radar, under the vast sky and working with camels on an Iranian tourist island. The only thing that makes this situation tolerable is being able to stay in contact with his family.

Maybe Elephants

Maybe Elephants

Torill Kove // Norway, Canada // 2024 // 16:43 min

Animation

Three rebellious teenage daughters, a restless mother, a father struggling with potatoes, and maybe some elephants, find themselves in Nairobi. Exploring the spaces between reality and memory a profound acceptance ensues.