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Panorama | 2012

Panorama | 2012

(Panorama | 2012), various
original version / Czech and English subtitles, 86 min

The programme traditionally offers films that scored at prestigious film festivals or with film academies and offers a unique opportunity to gauge the quality and diversity of contemporary short film production. This year’s Panorama will include the winner of 2011 Berlin Festival, the best short film selected by the European Film Academy, the 2011 Oscar winner and the winner of Golden Palm from Cannes.

The Wholly Family
Terry Gilliam, I, 2011

An American family on the crowded streets of Napoli. While the parents enjoy their favorite pass time – arguing, their ten-year-old son sneaks off. A bizarre trip on the edge of reality and imagination by Terri Gilliam, winner of the European Film Academy award for best short film.

Night Fishing
Park Chan-wook, Park Chan-kyong, ROK, 2011

Deep in the woods, cutting through the fog, a man arrives at the edge of a river and starts fishing. Hours later, night has fallen on the quiet riverside, something big is caught on the fishing rod. But it’s not something he can put on his dinner plate. Park Chan-wook, his iPhone and Golden Bear from 2011 Berlin Film Festival.

Cross Country
Maryna Vroda, F - UA, 2011

First, a boy is forced to run. Then he runs on his own. And then he watches another one run. Winner of 2011 Golden Palm from Cannes.

God of Love
Luke Matheny, USA, 2010

Lounge-singing darts champion Raymond Goodfellow finds his prayers are answered – literally – when he receives a mysterious package of passion-inducing darts. The catch is that the one woman he loves – Kelly, a drummer in his band – is already in love with Ray’s best friend Fozzie, the guitarist in the band.