A ROYAL AFFAIR / EN KONGELIG AFFÆRE

This film is based on true events that took place in Denmark during the 18th century. It tells the story of a passionate and forbidden love affair that changed a nation. Queen Karolina Matylda of Hannover falls in love with Johann Struensee, the German physician of her half-mad husband, Danish King. Ignored and neglected by her husband, she is easily impressed by this enlightened doctor and his progressive views. Together, they strive to change Danish society for the better, but Struensee's ideas and his secret affair will prove fatal for him.... Mads Mikkelsen and rising star, Alicia Vikander, take the leading roles in this true story, and the film took home two awards in Berlin – Best Screenplay and Best Actor, Mikkel Boe Fölsgaard in the role of King Kristian VII.

AS IF I AM NOT THERE

NATIONAL LEAGUE
IRELAND, MACEDONIA, SWEDEN
DIRECTOR: JUANITA WILSON
SERBIAN-CROATIAN-BOSNIAN VERSION WITH CZECH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES / 2010 / 109 MIN.
CAST: NATASA PETROVIC, FEDJA STUKAN, STELLAN SKARSGÅRD, MIRAJ GRBIC, JELENA JOVANOVA

This film was inspired by actual events of the Balkan war. Based on a true story from a book of the same name by writer and journalist Slavenka Drakulić, it follows the fate of the young teacher, Samira, who is taken away from her village, along with the other women, by Serbian soldiers. She enters a new world where peace is a fairytale and where there are no homes, only camps – transit camp, reception camp, labour camp and death camp. The film frankly describes the inhuman treatment of these women and children, very few of whom survive till the liberation. We observe the horror of war and its consequences and are forced to think about how one should behave in such critical situations while still keeping a human face.

Lucerna

18.4

Wed

20:45

BACK TO YOUR ARMS / KAI APKABINSIU TAVE

NATIONAL LEAGUE
LITHUANIA, POLAND, GERMANY
DIRECTOR: KRISTIJONAS VILDŽIŪNAS
LITHUANIAN VERSION WITH CZECH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES / 2010 / 90 MIN.
CAST: ELŽBIETA LATĖNAITĖ, ANDRIUS BIALOBŽESKIS, JURGA JUTAITĖ, MARGARITA BROICH, GIEDRIUS ARBAČIAUSKAS, ALEKSAS KAZANAVIČIUS

1961. A father from Soviet Lithuania and his daughter, an émigré living in the United States, are planning to meet in Berlin after being separated for seventeen years. Irrespective of the "thawing" period in the Soviet Union, and the Berlin Wall not yet built, the Cold War is approaching its culmination. Immediately upon arriving in Berlin, the father is arrested by KGB secret police, who then try to entice the daughter to come to the East. However, the atmosphere of a city steeped in mistrust prevents her from stepping across the border out of West Berlin. To help each other escape any potential KGB entrapments, both are prepared to renounce the meeting they've been yearning for so long.

Lucerna

16.4

Mo

21:00

BEING ITALIAN WITH SIGNORA ENRICA / SINYORA ENRICA ILE ITALYAN OLMAK

TO THE POINT
TURKEY
DIRECTOR: ALI İLHAN
TURKISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES / 2010 / 107 MIN.
CAST: CLAUDIA CARDINALE, İSMAIL HACIOĞLU, LAVINIA LONGHI, TEOMAN KUMBARACIBAŞI

In sunny Rimini, Signora Enrica is famous for her grudge against men. Strict rules apply in her spacious apartment building – all tenants must be women. However, when the young Turkish student, Ekin, loses his way and accidentally shows up in her house, she makes an exception and accommodates him. Although she still hates men, her heart begins to melt when she sees Ekin trying hard to impress another tenant, Valentine, without knowing a single word of Italian. When Ekin gets involved in a crucial quarrel she is having with her adult son, Enrica slowly reconsiders her relationship with men and her whole attitude towards life. This delightful film successfully balances comedy and tragedy, and shows off the exceptional talent of Italian actress Claudia Cardinale.

Lucerna	16.4	Mo	17:00
Art - Brno	21.4	Sat	20:30
Art - Ostrava	28.4.	Sat	19:30

BREATHING / ATMEN

National League
Austria
Director: Karl Markovics
German version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 93 min.
Cast: Thomas Schubert, Karin Lischka, Georg Friedrich, Gerhard Liebmann, Stefan Matousch

In the film Breathing, the director provides a compelling insight into the human psyche. 19-year-old Roman Kogler has a chance to be released early from the young offenders' institution where he has already spent four years due to his crime of manslaughter. The odds are against him, however: he is an uncommunicative loner without a family and doesn't seem to be fit for re-socialization. The only job he can get as a day-release prisoner is as an assistant in a funeral service. Of all things, it is this particular job of dealing with death that shows him the path back to life. This is Austrian actor Karl Markovics's debut as a director and screenwriter in this breathtaking film about coming back to the right path.

Světozor - big screening hall	13.4	Fri	18:30
Lucerna	15.4	Sun	19:00
Art	20.4	Fri	18:00

CHARISMA / HARISMA

Best Of
Greece
Director: Christina Ioakeimidi
Greek version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 83 min.
Cast: Vasso Kavalieratou, Efthymis Papadimitriou, Yannis Tsortekis, Donatos Tatsis, Foteini Kontoudaki

Ismini is a successful woman in her thirties. At first glance, she seems to be leading a happy life but... inside, things are quite different for her. She's an extreme introvert and struggles with emotions she is unable to express. Because of this, it is difficult to get to know her and this puts her in a complicated position concerning her relationships with men. But everything changes when Haris bursts into her life. Haris is a driver, just an ordinary guy, not at all handsome, but with a wonderfully charming openness and spontaneity. This Greek romantic comedy is inspired by the classic story of two people who successfully manage to make their way through all their differences. In short – opposites attract.

Lucerna

19.4

Thur

17:00

CIGARETTES AND SONGS / CIGARETY A PESNIČKY

Music
Slovakia
Director: Marek Šulík, Jana Kovalčíková
Slovak version with English subtitles / 2010 / 51 min.
Cast: Marcela Dreveňáková, Thierry Ebam, Boris Lenko, Jozef Lupták, Béla Pokuta

A group of musicians, Roma, non-Roma and African, meet in an evangelical church in
Eastern Slovakia to record a CD of old Roma songs. The recording process, and the music itself, become a sort of therapy, a new purpose in life for many of them. Béla cannot express his sorrow after losing his wife and children but he puts all his emotions into his touching songs; Irena leaves her husband and children for a couple of days to devote herself to the songs she always considered a part of her life. This documentary is about happiness, love, tolerance and the therapeutic power of music.

Světozor - small screening hall	17.4	Tue	18:45
Art	21.4	Sat	18:00

COLOR OF THE OCEAN / DIE FARBE DES OZEANS

BEST OF
GERMANY, SPAIN
DIRECTOR: MAGGIE PEREN
GERMAN-FRENCH-SPANISH VERSION WITH CZECH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES / 2011 / 96 MIN.
CAST: SABINE TIMOTEO, HUBERT KOUNDÉ, FRIEDRICH MÜCKE, DAMI ADEERI, ALEX GONZALEZ

Nathalie, a German tourist, witnesses a tragic accident in the Canary Islands. A boat carrying African refugees who are desperately seeking a better life in Europe is wrecked; among the survivors, Nathalie meets Zola and his small son, Mamadou. Despite objections from her husband Paul, she immediately decides to help them escape the process that will have them deported. This film features very current humanitarian and political issues concerning African refugees today in Europe and is a gripping and moving story about humanity and responsibility with the essential focus on the human dilemma of when to get involved or not.

Contact: Cinepool – A Division of Telepool, Sonnenstrasse 21, D-80331 Munich / Germany, T: +49/8955876128, F: +49/ 895587619128, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Awards: Young Producer´s Prize 2011 by VGF Society

Světozor - big screening hall	17.4	Tue	18:30
Lucerna	19.4	Thur	22:00

CONSTANTIN AND ELENA / CONSTANTIN SI ELENA

To The Point
Romania, Spain
Director: Andrei Dăscălescu
Romanian version with Czech and English subtitles / 2008 / 102 min.
Cast: Constantin Vinca, Elena Vinca

A bitter-sweet documentary where the sweet is the love that an old couple still feel for each other after 55 years of marriage and the bitter is the little time they have left to enjoy this love. Constantin and Elena, an aging couple from a small Romanian village, show us that it is the simple things that make people happy and that life can be enjoyed even until the very end. We are moved by the sight of these two helping each other with the everyday chores, always appreciating each other's presence. Full of optimism and tireless energy, this simple film about a common life journey and genuine love to the end, makes clear that old age need not be just a painful waiting for death.

Světozor - small screening hall	16.4.	Mo	18:45
Morava - Veselí n/Moravou	25.4.	Wed	19:00

Control

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
GREAT BRITAIN / USA, 2007, 122 MIN.
DIRECTOR: ANTON CORBIJN
CAST: SAM RILEY, SAMANTHA MORTON
ENGLISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

Světozor - small screening hall

12.4

Thur

20:45

CORIOLANUS

Best Of
England
Director: Ralph Fiennes
English version with Czech subtitles / 2011 / 123 min.
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Ashraf Barhom, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Chastain

Coriolanus, British actor Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut, has been met with critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. This adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name tells the story of Coriolanus, a military leader and war hero, who is expelled from Rome because of his opinions. Cast aside by his own nation, and driven by his desire for revenge, Coriolanus collaborates with his arch-enemy, Tull Aufidius, and plots to lead an army against the hated town. Fiennes updates this Shakespearean tale about betrayal and revenge, taking it out of ancient Rome and placing it in the present, thus giving it some of the attributes of an action film. The film features excellent performances by classical Shakespearean actors Ralph Fiennes, Brian Cox and Vanessa Redgrave.

Lucerna	19.4	Thur	19:00
Lucerna	2.5.	Wed	11:00

DARKHEAD / SCHWARZKOPF

Music
Austria
Director: Arman T. Riahi
German version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 90 min.
Cast: Nazar, Vahid Bubalo, Mustafa D., Raphael, Ragucci

Nazar's promising career as a hip-hop artist transcends the borders of his native Austria. His socially engaged and controversial lyrics excite young people. He defends himself and all other second-generation immigrants who grow up in a new country far from their parents´ culture, finding that they don't completely fit into this society. Darkhead watches Nazar´s comeback on the music scene after his release from jail, the recording of his new album, and the aura that surrounds him. Born to Iranian parents, this rapper becomes the role model that the younger generation often misses out on in their daily lives. This is a documentary about rap, about having an opinion of your own, about outsiders, and about the conflict between cultures in modern day Vienna.

Světozor - big screening hall

18.4

Wed

20:30

DISTANT DISTRICT / QUARTIER LOINTAIN

Best Of
Luxembourg, Belguim, France, Germany
Director: Sam Garbarski
French version with Czech subtitles / 2010 / 98 min.
Cast: Pascal Greggory, Jonathan Zaccai, Alexandra Maria Lara, Léo Legrand, Tanja Garbarski

What would it be like to go back to your childhood and live it over again, or even live it in a completely different way? Thomas is a successful comics writer who has recently run out of ideas. After accidentally getting on the wrong train, he finds himself in the village where he was born. He visits his father's grave and suddenly faints. When he regains consciousness, he realizes that he is fourteen again and he has gone back in time ... This Belgian film by Sam Garbarski which deals with childhood nostalgia is an adaptation of the Japanese comicbook, "Harukanaru machi e" by Jiro Taniguchi and its nostalgic retro 60's style is outstandingly enhanced by the soundtrack of the French pop duo, Air.

Lucerna	17.4	Tue	17:00
Art	22.4	Sun	20:30

EAST SIDE STORIES

BEST OF
HUNGARY
DIRECTOR: CSABA BOLLÓK, MÁRK BODZSÁR, FERENC TÖRÖK, SZABOLCS HAJDU
HUNGARIAN VERSION WITH CZECH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES / 2010 / 90 MIN.
CAST: CSILLA RADNAY, PÉTER TELEKES, MARI CSOMÓS, DEZSŐ GARAS, ROLAND RÁBA, ZSOLT TRILL, ANDI VASLUIANU, TÜNDE BACSKÓ

This film is made up of four stories which reflect how life has changed in Hungary over the last twenty years. The first, a love story through time centres on a couple who has been given a chance to live in three different eras. The second is and absurd story which traces the misadventures of an old woman who wants to return an obsolete telephone. The third is a tragicomedy about an aggressive manager who is determined to win at all costs. The last part centers on a man who came to Hungary to find a better life but so far has been looking only at the bottom of a bottle. This film, dominated by the last story from well known director Szabolcs Hajdu, came out of a series of short stories, in which prominent Hungarian writers and directors were asked to capture images of contemporary Hungary.

Lucerna	17.4	Tue	19:00
Art	22.4	Sun	18:00

EVEN THE RAIN / TAMBIÉN LA LLUVIA

Best Of
Spain, Mexiko, France
Director: Icíar Bollaín
Spanish version with Czech subtitles / 2010 / 103 min.
Cast: Luis Tosar, Gael García Bernal, Juan Carlos Aduviri, Karra Elejalde, Raúl Arévalo

Spanish director, Sebastian, his executive producer, Costa, and all his crew are in Bolivia, to shoot a film about Christopher Columbus and his first explorations, but mainly, to show the way the Spaniards treated the Indians at that time. Things go more or less smoothly until a conflict erupts over the privatization of the water supply. A protest movement is led by one of the local actors. The aborigines´ presentday struggle for drinking water brings to life again the bitter history of the past which Sebastian tries to capture in his film. The main character of Sebastian is played by the contemporary Latin American star, Gael García Bernal.

Lucerna	14.4	Sat	20:45
Světozor - big screening hall	19.4	Thur	18:30

FOREST CREATURES / SUMA SUMMARUM

Best Of
Croatia, Slovenia, The Netherlands
Director: Ivan-Goran Vitez
Croatian version with Czech and English subitles / 2010 / 120 min.
Cast: Vilim Matula, Hana Hegedusic, Jaksa Boric, Natasa Dangubic, Ljubo Savanovic

The new Dutch owner of a Croatian marketing agency has organized a team-building weekend for his employees. Relationships between the Dutch and Croatian groups are very tense, and this is most obvious in the 45-year-old Branko – one of the agency's founders. After a rafting activity which ends with an unpleasant accident, the two groups go paint-balling in the woods where they encounter many surprises and plenty of bizarre accidents. As the day reaches its end, it becomes clear that nothing will ever be the same again. This award-winning Croation film from the 57th Festival in Pula is a remarkable blend of genres, teetering on the edge of black comedy, psychological drama and quirky horror.

Světozor - big screening hall

19.4

Thur

20:30

HONG KONG CONFIDENTIAL / AMAYA

National League
Latvia, Honk Kong
Director: Māris Martinsons
English-Cantonese-Japanese version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 92 min.
Cast: Kaori Momoi, Andrius Mamontovas, Hui Shiu Hung, Lau Dan, Monie Tung, Kristīne Nevarauska, Dexter Fletcher

Set in far off Hong Kong, this film follows several people whose lives become interconnected. Paul is travelling the world to escape the memories of his ex-girlfriend and Hong Kong becomes one of his stops. Amaya is a charismatic woman stuck in a stereotypical marriage she cannot escape, and it is Paul who disrupts her boring daily routine. Both feel lost, and share thoughts and feelings about cultural differences and being uprooted in a strange country. Amaya and Paul are strongly attracted to each other and their encounter crucially affects their lives...a reflective film about finding one´s identity is influenced by Eastern film poetics. This film, with Japanese star Kaori Momoi in the leading role, was the Latvian nominee for Oscar selection in 2010.

Lucerna

13.4

Fri

17:00

JOSÉ AND PILAR / JOSÉ E PILAR

National League / To The Point
Portugal, Spain, Brazil
Director: Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Portuguese version wtih Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 117 min.
Cast: José Saramago, Pilar del Rio

This is a documentary about the last years in the life of José de Sousa Saramago, the first Portuguese writer to be awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature. However, the film's focus is not only on the world of his books, his significant talent and his opinions, but particularly on his longtime relationship with his wife, Pilar del Rio. Indeed, Saramago himself always defended love as a means of becoming a better person. This enchanting and moving film, which is spiced with the humour of an aging cynic and atheist, has turned out to be an unexpected blockbuster, not only in Portugal where it became the national nominee for an Oscar, but also at many festivals all over the world. It is a low-key, documentary delight that should not be missed.

Světozor - small screening hall	16.4.	Mo	20:45
Art	26.4.	Thu	15:00
Junior - Jablonec n/Nisou	27.4.	Fri	20:00

KING OF DEVIL'S ISLAND / KONGEN AV BASTØY

Best Of
Norway, France, Sweden, Poland
Director: Marius Holst
Norwegian version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 117 min.
Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner, Trond Nilssen, Morten Løvstad

The island of Bastøy serves as a large correctional facility for boys. The dictatorial headmaster (Stellan Skarsgård) keeps everyone under control by means of strict management. Using extreme discipline, hard manual labour and heavy penalties, the headmaster manages to break even the most rebellious boys. Things change with the arrival of Erling, a young man accused of murder. Erling helps to build up the confidence of the other boys and encourages them to confront the injustices in the prison and slowly, he begins to plan an escape. This story of revolt, rebellion and juvenile resistance is the personal struggle of two men who refuse to give up on their goal. Set in Norway in the 20's, this drama is based on actual events.

Světozor - big screening hall

17.4

Tue

20:30

LETTERS TO ANGEL / KIRJAD INGLILE

National League
Estonia, Finland
Director: Sulev Keedus
Estonian version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 118 min.
Cast: Tõnu Oja, Ragne Pekarev, Tiina Tauraite, Katariina Lauk, Mirtel Pohla

Years ago, Jeremia Juunas Kirotaja was sent to Afghanistan to fight. He went missing and at that time, converted to Islam. Now he has returned home, only to find himself faced with another kind of war, where the front line in the decrepit Estonian town runs between Eastern and Western culture, men and women, common sense and madness. Somewhere amidst these battles is his daughter Angel who Kirotaja has decided to find after all his years of absence. His only leads are the sound of his daughter crying, heard only once on the telephone, and a dog-eared notebook full of letters addressed to her. Unfortunately Kirotaja is unaware that the town has other plans for him. This film by Suleva Keeduse, who barely avoided military service in Afghanistan himself, has been selected as a national candidate for the Oscar nominations.

Lucerna

14.4.

Sat

16:45

Manderlay

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
DENMARK, SWEDEN, 2005, 139 MIN.
DIRECTOR: LARS VON TRIER
CAST: WILLEM DAFOE, LAUREN BACALL
ENGLISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

In the second instalment of an American trilogy Lars von Trier brings the character of Grace to the screen once again. At the beginning of the thirties, Grace and her father move from Colorado to Alabama, to
an old plantation named Manderlay where they are confronted with the appalling cruelty of slavery. Unable to idly stand by, Grace decides to do something. The social order, maintained for decades, falls apart but does it serve to teach slaves democracy?

 

Světozor - small screening hall

19.4

Thur

20:45

MICHAEL

Best Of
Austria
Director: Markus Schleinzer
German version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 96 min.
Cast: Michael Fuith, David Rauchenberger, Christine Kain, Ursula Strauss

This film presents the last five months of 10-year-old Wolfgang, who is - against his will - living together with 35-year-old Michael. The film describes, without emotion or sentiment, the daily life of a man who feigns an idyllic family relationship with an unwilling boy who is forcibly confined. The respectable employee of an insurance company maintains the appearance of a normal lifestyle while attempting to cover up his on-going crime. The largely static shots from the cold, detached camera convey no more than is necessary for an understanding of the plot. The reserved directing style not only adds to the credibility of the film and gives it greater impact, but also dominates the outstanding performances of the central characters.

Lucerna	13.4	Fri	20:45
Světozor - big screening hall	18.4	Wed	18:30
Art	24.4.	Tue	20:30

MORGEN

National League / Lux Prize
Romania, France, Hungary
Director: Marian Crişan
Romanian version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 100 min.
Cast: András Hatházi, Yilmaz Yalcin, Elvira Rîmbu, Dorin C. Zachei, Molnar Levente

Fishing in the morning, a long day at work, then back to his small, shabby farm and his wife in the evening. This is a typical day in the life of Nelu, a security guard at a supermarket in a small town near the Romanian-Hungarian border. This routine is broken by an unexpected catch – a Turkish refugee, trying to get to Hungary and then on to the West. Although at first distrustful, Nelu gives the man shelter and his promise to help him cross the border, for which he will be well paid. Despite the language barrier, they find a way to communicate while making their plan. Morgen, i.e. Tomorrow – becomes their mantra. Building on the recent success of Romanian cinema, Morgen has been nominated for the European LUX Prize.

Lucerna	13.4	Fri	18:45
Art	26.4	Thur	18:00

MY NAME IS KI / KI

Best Of
Poland
Director: Leszek Dawid
Polish version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 93 min.
Cast: Roma Gąsiorowska, Adam Woronowicz, Kamil Malecki, Krzysztof Ogłoza, Sylwia Juszczak

Kinga, better known as Ki, is a young woman with a child who longs to live a full, fast-paced and colourful life. Above all, she is trying not to repeat the mistakes made by her mother, who ended up a frustrated woman, weary of life and alone. She meets Miko but the relationship proves to be a bit difficult. Despite this complication, the relationship helps Ki to mature and learn to love and take responsibility for herself and her son. The leading actress is perfectly suited to her part in this coming-of-age story which is told with joyous ease and a hint of irony.

Světozor big screening hall	12.4	Thur	22:00
Lucerna	15.4	Sun	17:00
Art	26.4	Thur	20:30

North

Světozor - small screening hall

13.4

Fri

20:45

OFF BEAT

Music
Switzerland
Director: Jan Gassmann
Swiss-German version with Czech and English subitltes / 2011 / 95 min.
Cast: Hans-Jakob Mühlethaler, Manuel Neuburger, Domenico Pecoraio, Marlise Fischer, Vesna Maria Garstick

Lukas, who is trying hard to become a famous hip-hop artist, is leading a sort of double life. He has a secret love affair with his boyfriend Mischa and together they own a large marijuana grow house. It will not be long before things get out of hand. This film about the rap and hip-hop scene in Switzerland is an insider's view into the hidden parts of the scene's personal as well as musical side. In a raw documentary style, this film depicts the fate of young Lukas, who is helplessly groping around in search of some meaning in his life. The original soundtrack and real-life rappers in the cast help to emphasize the authentic setting of the film. The lead role is played by Hans-Jakob Mühlethaler (CHOCOLOCOCOLO) from Mundartisten crew.

Světozor	15.4	Sun	20:30
Art	20.4	Fri	20:30

PUNK IN AFRICA

Music
Czech Republic, South Africa
Director: Keith Jones, Deon Maas
Afrikaans-English-Portugese version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 82 min.

Punk in Africa is the story of the multi-racial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three southern African countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. In these societies, punk subculture responded radically to the intense political struggles and economic hardship taking place, and even to civil war. Punk in Africa traces this untold story from its roots in the underground rock music scene of early 1970s Johannesburg and the first multi-racial punk bands formed in the wake of the Soweto Uprising, through to the militant anti-apartheid hardcore and post-punk bands of the 1980s and up to the rise of the celebratory African-inspired ska bands which sprang up from Cape Town to Maputo in the democratic era of the 1990s.

Světozor - small screening hall

17.4

Tue

20:45

SALT OF LIFE / GIANNI E LE DONNE

To the point
Italy
Director: Gianni Di Gregorio
Italian version with Czech subtitles / 2011 / 90 min.
Cast: Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria di Franciscis Bendoni, Alfonso Santagata, Elisabetta Piccolomini, Valeria Cavalli

Retired and getting older, Gianni worries more and more about becoming a disapproving old man who spends his days sitting on a bench in front of his house with the other oldtimers. He had imagined his retired life differently; not just to be on hand to fulfill the most banal demands of his wife or to be at his mother's beck and call. It is his old friend Alfonso who pulls Gianni out of his lethargy when he starts describing his romantic adventures to him. A small and harmless romance is exactly the kind of excitement Gianni is missing in his life.... Director Gianni Di Gregorio has cast himself in the main role. In this high-spirited comedy, he kids about aging and refuses to give in to it..

Lucerna	18.4	Wed	17:00
Art - Ostrava	29.4.	Sun	19:30

SILENT SONATA / CIRCUS FANTASTICUS

NATIONAL LEAGUE
SLOVENIA, IRELAND, FINLAND
DIRECTOR: JANEZ BURGER
BEZ DIALOGŮ / NO DIALOGUES / 2010 / 74 MIN.
CAST: LEON LUČEV, DANIEL ROVAI, LUNA MIJOVIĆ,VIATCHESLAV VOLKOV, RAVIL SULTANOV

As the deafening rattle of war dies away, we see Stevo running around in a field amongst the ruins of his badly damaged house. His wife was killed by a grenade and he has been left alone to raise his children. When it seems that the worst is over, we hear a terrible rumbling in the distance which is coming closer and closer. The confused Stevo discovers that the vehicle which has stopped in front of the house, is not a killing machine, but rather, an unusual contraption belonging to Circus Fantasticus. Getting to know this group of bizarre but utterly human circus characters changes the lives of Stevo and his children, and sets them off on a new journey. This Slovenian Foreign Language Oscar nominee blends the forgotten beauty of the circus with European magical realism and the absurdity of war.

Lucerna	15.4.	Sun	20:45
Art	25.4.	Wed	20:30

SIMPLE SIMON / I RYMDEN FINNS INGA KÄNSLOR

National League
Sweden
Director: Andreas Öhman
Swedish version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 86 min.
Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Martin Wallström, Cecilia Forss, Lotta Telje, Sofie Hamilton

Simon likes travelling in space. It feels safe. He's good at math and physics and believes everything can be explained and described scientifically. Simon suffers from Asperger´s syndrome and requires a strict daily routine, so during his visits to Earth he is cared for by his brother Sam. Any abnormality or imbalance could lead to a catastrophe, as happens when Sam is dumped by his girlfriend Frida. To restore the balance, Simon must find a new woman for his brother. It is not an easy task, and as we see, it becomes an unexpected challenge for this shy young man...this playful comedy, full of absurd humor, stars Bill Skarsgård, son of Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård.

Lucerna	12.4	Thur	18:15
Světozor - big screening hall	16.4	Mo	20:30

SONNY BOY

National League
The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
Director: Maria Peters
Dutch version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 132 min.
Cast: Ricky Koole, Sergio Hasselbaink, Marcel Hensema, Micha Hulshof

Sonny Boy is a true love story which takes place in Holland at the beginning of World War II during the emergence of Nazism. It tells the story of Rika, an aging mother with four children, and Waldemar, a young student from Surinam who is 17 years younger than her. Europe in the 30's was an era bound by conventions and prejudice and the lovers are forced to face adversity and the disapproval of their slanderous neighbours who cannot accept Rika's illegitimate affair, especially because of its interraciality. This film about the relationship between a white woman and a black man in pre-war Europe is presented as an epic fresco of a family destroyed by war and human limitations, themes which are still very pertinent today.

Lucerna	17.4	Tue	20:45
Art	23.4	Mo	18:00

Sound of Noise

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
SWEDEN / FRANCE, 2010, 102 MIN.
DIRECTOR: OLA SIMONSSON, JOHANNES STJÄRNE NILSSON
CAST: BENGT NILSSON, SANNA PERSSON
SWEDISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES 

Police officer Amadeus Warnebring was born into a musical family with a long history of famous musicians. He hates music. His life is thrown into chaos when a group of six eccentric drummers decides to launch a musical attack using the city as their instrument. To capture the serial musicians, Warnebring must enter the world he has spent his entire life fleeing - the frightening world of rhythm and music.

 

 

Světozor - small screening hall

19.4

ThuR

18:45

THE ART OF LOVE / L’ART D‘AIMER

Best Of
France
Director: Emmanuel Mouret
French version with Czech and English subtitles / 2011 / 85 min.
Cast: François Cluzet, Julie Depardieu, Judith Godrèche, Gaspard Ulliel, Frédérique Bel

This French comedy offers a series of small stories dealing with a variety of forms of love, in all its ambiguity and volatility. We witness the everyday emotional battles which are seasoned with a charming touch of humour. The aging Don Juan who meets an attractive neighbour and becomes helpless in her presence, overwhelmed by her kindness and frank character. A lonely woman who dreams about a passionate night with her friend's boyfriend. A man who falls in love with his best friend while she only has eyes for her boyfriend who completely ignores her... The main charm of this film lies in these individual situations which are oh so familiar to each one of us. Love is simply unpredictable..

Lucerna	12.4	Thur	16:30
Světozor - big screening hall	15.4	Sun	18:30

The Art of Negative Thinking

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
NORWAY, 2006, 79 MIN.
DIRECTOR: REŽIE: BÅRD BREIEN
CAST: KJERSTI HOLMEN, HENRIK MESTAD
NORWEGIAN VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

After a car accident, thirty-something Geirr finds himself wheelchair-bound and in a marriage that is falling apart. A dynamic psychologist offers him an unconventional form of treatment: she invades his house
with a group of people with different disabilities. This award-winning Norwegian black comedy tells the story of interpersonal relationships and of one truly successful party, where the disabled, fuelled by alcohol
and marihuana, come to terms with false sincerity and compassion.

 

Světozor - small screening hall

15.4

Sun

18:45

THE DAY I WAS NOT BORN / DAS LIED IN MIR

Best Of
Germany, Argentina
Director: Florian Micoud Cossenne / Sun
German - Spanish version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 95 min.
Cast: Jessica Schwarz, Michael Gwisdek, Rafael Ferro, Beatriz Spelzini

During a short visit to Buenos Aires, Maria overhears a children's song, somehow familiar to her, which unexpectedly brings her to tears. Even though she doesn't speak a word of Spanish, the peculiar melody and familiar words have a great impact on her. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Maria must stay in town longer than she has planned. When her father arrives from Germany without warning, a thread of events revealing her true origin begins to unwind. All of a sudden, Maria is forced to deal with the fact that nothing in her life is as she had originally thought, and that her closest relatives are, in fact, strangers. This German film is an unassuming but compelling drama about family secrets.

Contact: Beta Cinema, Gruenwalder Weg 28d, D-82041 Oberhaching / Munich, Germany, T: +49 /89673469828, F: +49/89673469888, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lucerna	14.4	Sat	19:00
Art	23.4	Mo	20:30

The District!

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
HUNGARY, 2004, 87 MIN.
DIRECTOR: ÁRON GAUDER
CAST: SÁNDOR BADÁR, ÁRON GAUDER
HUNGARIAN VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

This award-winning Hungarian animated film, full of situational and absurd humour which is anything but suitable for children, offers a modern version of Romeo and Juliet. The comedy is a witty commentary about children from District 8 who return to the past in order to prevent the tragedy of a contemporary Romeo and Juliet. During their travels, they change history, relationships, and even cause a global oil crisis.

 

Světozor - small screening hall

13.4

Thur

18:45

THE DOCTORS / LEKARZE

Best of
Poland
Director: Tomasz Wolski
Polish version with Czech subtitles / 2011 / 82 min.
Cast: Marek Krochin, Henryk Olechnowicz, Bogusław Kapelak, Jerzy Sadowski, Dariusz Plicner

What happens behind the closed doors of surgical wards, examination rooms and consultation areas? Tomasz Wolski, the director of this documentary, follows the day to day work of doctors in a surgical ward: their hierarchy, their ability to make correct decisions, their constant struggle with economic conditions. This unusual documentary film presents an incredible close-up view of doctors at work, where humour is often intertwined with the most difficult decisions concerning the lives and health of their patients. This film by Tomasz Wolski received several awards at the Krakow Film Festival 2011 and the Grand Prix at the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Plus Camerimage.

Světozor - Big screening hall

16.4

Mo

18:30

THE GIANTS / LES GÉANTS

Best Of
Belgium, France, Luxemburg
Director: Bouli Lanners
French version with Czech subtitles / 2011 / 90 min.
Cast: Martin Nissen, Zacharie Chasseriaud, Arthur Buyssens, Paul Bartel

Two adolescent brothers, Zak and Danny, spend their summer vacation alone in the family cottage, as usual. Their mother has left to work abroad and nobody knows when or if she's coming back. With yet another boring summer ahead and almost no money left in the coffers, the boys decide to rent their house out to the local drug dealer. Although they don't have a place to stay now, thanks to their new friend, they can look forward to a summer of great fun and entertainment. This visually elaborate film about the pitfalls of adolescence is an insightful view into the world of teenagers, supported by authentic performances from both of the protagonists. Bouli Lannerse's film was introduced in Cannes last year where it received two awards in the independent Director's Fortnight section.

Lucerna	18.4	Wed	19:00
Art	25.4	Wed	18:00

The Man Without A Past / Mies vailla menneisyyttä

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
FINLAND / GERMANY / FRANCE, 2002, 97 MIN.
DIRECTOR: AKI KAURISMÄKI
CAST: MARKKU PELTOLA, KATI OUTINEN
FINNISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES 

This Oscar-nominated movie full of black humour tells the story of an unconventional hero who is assaulted upon his arrival to Helsinki, loses his memory and is declared dead. This tragicomedy by the cult Finnish
filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki once again shows his ability to merge the real and the irrational worlds, his sense of irony and black humour, as well as his sympathy for the outsiders of society.

 

Světozor - small screening hall

15.4

Sun

20:45

THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO / LES NEIGES DU KILIMANDJARO

LUX Prize
France
Director: Robert Guédiguian
French version with Czech and English subtitles / 2010 / 107 min.
Cast: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Ariane Ascaride, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Anaïs Demoustier, Marilyne Canto

Michel is an honest man who always keeps his word. This, however, is the reason that he, along with his colleagues, is fired from his job. But he is not disappointed and is actually looking forward to spending more time with his wife Marie-Claire. Together they are planning a holiday to Kenya, but they are attacked and robbed in their home and cannot leave for Africa. The robber, Christophe is a young man who desperately needs money to care for his two small brothers. Once Michel calms down about the assault, he changes his mind about Christophe´s crime and decides to help him –and so, while Christophe is in prison, Michel and Marie-Claire take care of both little boys. This film about humanity, understanding, and forgiveness has been awarded the European LUX prize as the best European film of the year.

Světozor - big screening hall	13.4	Fri	20:30
Lucerna	16.4	Mo	19:00

The Triplets of Belleville / Les triplettes de Belleville

Světozor - small screening hall

18.4

Wed

18:45

The Turin Horse / A Torinói ló

MEDIA - JOURNEZ THROUGH TIME / LUX PRIZE
HUNGARY / SWITZERLAND / FRANCE / GERMANY / USA, 2011, 146 MIN.
DIRECTOR: BÉLA TARR, ÁGNES HRANITZKY
CAST: JÁNOS DERZSI, ERIKA BÓK
HUNGARIAN VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

„Mother, I am stupid!" Black and white pictures, a blunt camera, a minimum of dialogues and a majestic score – it all creates a monumental film composition which picks up the threads of Tarr's previous films (Satantango, Werckmeister Harmonies). Tarr's latest film was awarded with The Silver Bear at IFF in Berlin in 2011.

 

Světozor - small screening hall

18.4

Wed

20:45

Waltz with Bashir

MEDIA - JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
IZRAEL / GERMANY, 2008, 90 MIN.
DIRECTOR: ARI FOLMAN
HEBREW-ENGLISH VERSION WITH CZECH SUBTITLES

Ari decides to visit old comrades who can help him remember the Israeli massacre against the Palestinian refugees in 1982 during the first Lebanon War. He was a soldier at that time, but now he is suffering from amnesia and post-traumatic disorder. Can he discover the truth about his own past?

 

Světozor - small screening hall

12.4

Thur

18:45