Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:10Great Adventure of the Lucky Four (2019)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Michal Žabka
Czech Republic, 2019, 72 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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InfoFour friends live in a small house on the edge of TYeskoprsk. Fifinka, Pinďa, Bobík and Myapulín recall the adventures they experienced the past year over a campfire. Each of them tells a story that he considers to the best. With Pinďa we'll hear about a hilarious climbing trip up Devil's Thumb, with Myapulín, a search for a cruel Werewolf; with Bobík, a fantastic journey into space; and with Fifinka, a visit to some little devils at Christmas. Whose story will be the most beautiful?
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:30Christmas Wish (2018)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Peter Bebjak
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, 2018, 81 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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The King is severely ill and his only daughter, Princess Michaela, sets out for the enchanted land of King Svarog to get his miracle healing crown. On her way, she stops at a village to have her horse shod and sword sharpened. The princess likes Martin the blacksmith at first sight. When she finds that he's blind, her admiration grows. When a riderless horse later appears in the village. Martin realizes that something bad has happened to the princess and sets out to find her. Though he can't see, he can overcome the obstacles blocking him from reaching Svarog's kingdom.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:40Racetime (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Benoit Godbout
Canada, 2018, 89 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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A spectacular sled race through the village. Frankie-Four-Eyes and his team, including Sophie as the driver, take on the newcomers: the mysterious and conceited Zac and his athletic cousin Charly. After losing a race in which it turns out Zac cheated, Frankie demands a rematch; which Zac accepts on condition that Frankie build an entirely new race track. Frankie and his friends build a spectacular race track. Zac realizes he is up against a worthy opponent, so he raises the stakes even more by cornering Frankie into adding a bet...
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50A Good Heart (2018)
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Evgenia Zhirkova
Russia, 2018, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A primitive family lives in a primeval forest. The strict mother just wants everyone to be full and healthy. Everything changes when her son brings a puppy home..
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50Teofrastus (2019)
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Sergei Kibus
Estonia, 2019, 15 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Story of a cat, looking for a place to call home set in the 1980s Soviet Estonia, as experienced by the cat and recounted by its owner
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50Robot & the Whale (2018)
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Jonas Forsman
Sweden, 2018, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Lobo is a cheerful robot who lives with her best friend Banjo, a curious robot dog. Together, they help to plant trees and rescue animals in need
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50Magic Play (2018)
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Natasha Cánepa
United States of America, 2018, 3 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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A shy boy wizard-in-training is forced into a play date with a witch girl who is unpredictable with her magic
Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50Magic Play and other animations
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 44 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Fri 24.05.2019 | 08:50Big Wolf & Little Wolf (2018)
Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Remi Durin
Belgium, France, 2018, 14 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Big Wolf likes being alone. But Little Wolf is determined to keep him company. Big Wolf just wants to be left alone. At least, that´s what he thought he wanted.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 09:00Spoiled Mimoza (1973)
Section: Discover & Explore: Balkan
Directed by: Xhanfise Keko
Albania, 1973, 43 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Mimoza is a spoiled little girl who receives too much attention from her family. Mimoza has her grandmother ready to indulge her every whim. She continuously sends her friends out of her house, and destroys all their toys. In the end, repented, she is left on her own, with her doll by her side.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 09:10Whale Rider (2002)
Section: Discover & Explore: People
Directed by: Niki Caro
Germany, New Zealand, 2002, 105 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation, a male heir has succeeded to the chiefly title. The time is now. When twins are born, and the boy twin dies, Koro, the chief, is unable to accept his grand-daughter, Pai, as a future leader. A few years later, Koro is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their sons to him, in the hope that the new leader is among them. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must stand up to him and tradition.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 10:00TvMiniUni: The Question Thief (2019)
Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children, Festival Gala
Directed by: Jan Jirků
Czech Republic, 2019, 75 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
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This time the well-known characters from the children's program TvMiniUni has to solve the mystery of the oddly obedient children who have stopped acting up. Frightened parents turn to Director Crow and his team; they don't recognize their own children anymore. Their kids have stopped being naughty, they're refined, and without imagination. Who's behind these mechanically obedient kids? Isn't there a similar risk to Valentinka and Bóďa?
Fri 24.05.2019 | 10:30Oymyakon: The Story of the Coldest Inhabited Place (2018)
Section: Discover & Explore: Countries
Directed by: Dominik Bari
Slovak Republic, 2018, 28 min
Projection place: U18
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An expedition to the coldest inhabited area in the world. Russia: Oymyakon, where people live in unimaginable conditions. The place is referred to as the "Pole of Cold". The village has about 700 inhabitants. In winter, the temperature drops to -72 ° C. The primary school is attended by about 130 kids. Under twelves don't have to go to school if it's less than -52 ° C - the older kids if it's below -56 ° C. The Earth is permanently frozen. The village is situated in the middle of a forest that is larger than Germany, France and the United Kingdom together...
Fri 24.05.2019 | 10:30Aldabra: Once Upon an Island (2014)
Section: Discover & Explore: Nature
Directed by: Steve Lichtag
Czech Republic, 2014, 73 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 1
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The fateful stories of the wondrous creatures inhabiting the Aldabra Atoll, who are born here, create communities, give birth to young and fight for survival. A trip to places where the human foot has almost no chance of entering, full of fascinating adventures of the local natural world and an extraordinary experience that only the latest in 3D technology can offer.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 10:50Phantom Owl Forest (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Anu Aun
Estonia, 2018, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 2
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For 10-year-old Eia, her Christmas holiday is taking an unexpected turn after being brought to a remote farm in the middle of nowhere, so she assumes. There she will discover the beauty of nature and wildlife, help rescue a primeval forest inhabited by mysterious owls, and unwrap her family´s well-kept secret.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 11:00Binti (2018)
Section: Panorama
Directed by: Frederike Migom
Belgium, Netherlands, 2018, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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Twelve-year-old Binti dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home and try to deport her and her dad, they are forced to flee. Binti meets Elias and the two become friends. While Binti helps Elias to vlog about his 'save-the-okapi-club', she hatches the perfect plan: her dad has to marry Elias´s mom, so they can stay in Belgium.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 11:10Zeros and Ones (2019)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Karolína Zalabáková
Czech Republic, 2019, 14 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Math moves the world! A disparate trio composed of the brilliant theorist Albert, the creative historian Kari, and the mathematics of the innocent Lubo has decided to start making a video blog about the power of this science. The days of math mysteries are numbered! This trio will show that our world wouldn't work without math and that significant past and present mathematicians are true all stars. Thanks to a knowledge of mathematics, one can work in many interesting professions. You´ll see that mathematical experiments can be great fun.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 11:20The Legend of Sarila (2013)
Section: Discover & Explore: People
Directed by: Nancy Florence Savard
Canada, 2013, 80 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 5
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Based on Inuit culture and tradition, this story is set in northern Canada in 1910. Three young Inuit set out for the legendary land of Sarila in search of food for their clan. One of them, Markussi, finds out that he is actually an Inuit shaman, but the clan´s current shaman Croolik has been looking for ways to kill him and undermine his powers. Numerous adventures then ensue as they face dangers conjured up by Croolik. Will they find the legendary land, or will Croolik succeed in getting rid of Markussi.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 11:30Home (2009)
Section: Discover & Explore: Nature
Directed by: Yann Arthus-Bertrand
France, 2009, 90 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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A journey through 50 countries: an ode to the beauty and subtle harmony of our planet. The series of captivating shots of different landscapes, almost entirely from above, presents current environmental issues (global warming, felling of rainforests, loss of biodiversity, depletion of natural resources, and migration of people). We start with the origin of the Earth and go from general statements to concrete examples with a list of alarming statistics. It also expresses optimism about the development of environmentalism, democracy and education.
Fri 24.05.2019 | 12:00VR Cinema: Invasion!, Asteroids!
Section: Virtual Reality
, 0, 17 min
Projection place: Univerzitní centrum - U13
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