Organiser
InDPanda (10 InDPanda International Film Festival) 2 Aug to 26 Oct 2014 www.indpanda.com th
MCL MCL
(MCL Telford Cinema) STAR Cinema (MCL Kornhill Cinema) The Metroplex
Special thanks: Dawei Charitable Foundation
放映時間表 Time Table * with after-screening discussions ^ with seminar
Aug 2 (Sat) 3 (Sun)
2:30pm
Telford
(1)
4:30pm
Telford
(2 a)
2:30pm*
Telford
(3)
OPENING Programme 1:
FILTH
OPENING Programme 2:
LIFE ITSELF
OPENING Programme 3: THE SECRET TO MY SILKY SKIN
4:30pm
Telford
(4)
2:30pm*
STAR
(35)
4:30pm
STAR
(36)
2:30pm*
Telford
(33)
(
) Best Shorts of Taiwan (all about animation)
5pm*
Telford
(34)
(
) Best Shorts of Taiwan (all about fiction)
16 (Sat)
2:30pm
Telford
(10)
23 (Sat)
2:30pm*
STAR
(38)
5:15pm
STAR
(14)
CATS AND DOGS
30 (Sat)
2:30pm^
STAR
(2 b)
LIFE ITSELF (連講座 with seminar)
31 (Sun)
2:30pm*
Metroplex
(20)
5pm*
Metroplex
(41)
A Train Named Desire
5 (Fri)
7:30pm
Telford
(2 c)
LIFE ITSELF
6 (Sat)
2:30pm*
Metroplex
(3)
4:30pm*
Metroplex
(23)
2:30pm*
Telford
5:15pm*
Telford
(24) x 1 Pink Films by Sato Hisayasu x Imaizumi Koichi 1 (25) x 2 Pink Films by Sato Hisayasu x Imaizumi Koichi 2
11 (Thur)
8pm
Telford
(5)
12 (Fri)
8pm
Telford
(28)
13 (Sat)
2:30pm*
Metroplex
(42)
5pm
Metroplex
(29)
2:30pm*
Metroplex
(11)
4:30pm
Metroplex
(43)
2:30pm*
Telford
(22)
5pm
Telford
(44) 6
2:30pm*
STAR
(16)
4:30pm
STAR
(15)
2:30pm*
Telford
(12)
4:30pm*
Telford
(13)
2:30pm*
STAR
(17)
WAITING FOR GOD
4:30pm
STAR
(37)
Remarkable Stories Of Asia
9 (Sat) 10 (Sun)
OPENING Programme 4:
The Best OSCAR
Singapore Alumni Singapore Short Stories
Lovely Touching Little Stories Dreaming Is An Amazing Journey
FACE TO FACE
Sep
7 (Sun)
14 (Sun) 20 (Sat) 21 (Sun) 27 (Sat) 28 (Sun)
THE SECRET TO MY SILKY SKIN HANA-DAMA: The Origin
93
THE RUGBY PLAYER THE PASSENGER and more • •
Love And Death Of Passionate Youth
POWER EROTIC World Amazing Animations Welcome To The Base Of Gay No Choice For Red Spider Lily 1
Secret Garden of SGB I’M TEN, THEN I’LL CATCH ELEVEN DANCING CAT Love’s Great Adventure Not For Children Animations
Oct 4 (Sat)
2:30pm
STAR
(18)
4:30pm
STAR
(32) Short Films by Hou Chi-jan: POETRIES FROM THE BOOKSTORES
2:30pm
Kornhill
(30)
4pm
Kornhill
(31)
2:30pm
Telford
(26)
5pm
Telford
(21)
2:30pm*
STAR
(39)
5pm
STAR
(19)
18 (Sat)
2:30pm
Kornhill
(27)
HAEPPCHENWEISE (BIT BY BIT)
19 (Sun)
2:30pm*
Telford
(45)
Boys' Love Adventure
5pm
Telford
(40)
2:30pm
Telford
(5)
5 (Sun) 11 (Sat) 12 (Sun)
25 (Sat)
IN HIS STEPS
ABOUT JULY INCENSE Ueno Pink Film Cinema IF YOU WERE ME 6 The Games Of Memory JISEUL
The Emptiness Of Strangers CLOSING Programme 1: 93
4:30pm
Telford
(6)
THE RUGBY PLAYER CLOSING Programme 2: Unforgettable BERLINALE
26 (Sun)
2:30pm
Telford
(7)
CLOSING Programme 3: THE SATELLITE GIRL AND MILK COW
4:30pm
Telford
(8)
CLOSING Programme 4: CHRISTMAS GRACE
Telephone: 25 727 202 Website: www.indpanda.com www.mclcinema.com www.metroplex.com.hk Tickets Available Now
Screening Venue: MCL
MCL Telford Cinema
( 33 ── A Telford Gardens, No. 33 Wai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay──Kowloon Bay MTR Station Exit A)
STAR Cinema ( 9 PopCorn 1 ── C 1/F, PopCorn, 9 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, N.T. (Tseung Kwan O MTR Station Exit C))
MCL
MCL Kornhill Cinema
( 2 4 ── C 4/F, Kornhill Plaza South, 2 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay──Tai Koo MTR Station Exit C)
The Metroplex ( 1 E-Max G/F., E-Max, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong)
Ticketing Information Ticket Price: $65 $90 (3D
LIFE ITSELF –
3D movie
with seminar)
Ticketing: MCL
STAR Cinema
Screenings at MCL Telford
MCL
STAR Cinema
MCL Kornhill Cinema
1) 2)
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3)
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4)
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Film Categories:
The film categories of some films in the programme are not known at the time of press. They will be posted at the cinema as soon as they become available. If audiences under 18 years old have already purchased tickets of category III films before classification, please come to the box office 3 days before the screening of that programme for refund.
OPENING Programme 1
Prog 1
FILTH
2 August 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Director Jon S. Baird
98’
UK
Main Cast
HD digital format James McAvoy
James McAvoy
Jamie Bell Jim Broadbent
2013
In English with Chinese subtitles)
Michael Fassbender
(Shame) James McAvoy
(Trainspotting) McAvoy
Irvine Welsh
2014 Bruce Robertson James
Bruce Bruce
Bruce
Bruce Based on the acclaimed novel by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting), Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson (James McAvoy) wants a promotion. He is clearly the best man for the job - the rest of his colleagues are just idiots. Annoyingly, there's been a murder and Bruce's boss wants results. He's in control and when he solves the case and wins the promotion, his wife will return to him. But is life that simple? Is Bruce the man he really thinks he is? The tragic, hilarious and memorable answers unfold in FILTH... * Best Actor (James McAvoy), British Independent Film Awards 2013 * Breakthrough British Filmmaker (Jon S. Baird), London Critics Circle Film Awards 2014 * Best Actor (James McAvoy), Empire Awards (UK) 2014
OPENING Programme 2
Prog 2
LIFE ITSELF
2 August 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema)
(
Ticket Price
HK$65)
30 August 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm * STAR Cinema (* HK$90 With after-screening seminar, around 1 hour. Guest Speaker: Mr. Shu Kei. Ticket Price: HK$90)
5 September 2014 (Fri) 7:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Director Steve James
Martin Scorsese
(
USA 2014 121’ DCP
Roger Ebert
HK$65)
In English without subtitles)
Steven Zaillian ( Roger Ebert──
Ticket Price
) ── Chicago Sun-Times
Pulitzer
Acclaimed director Steve James (HOOP DREAMS) and executive producers Martin Scorsese and Steven Zaillian (MONEYBALL) present LIFE ITSELF, a documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert – a story that is by turns personal, funny, painful, and transcendent. Based on his bestselling memoir of the same name, LIFE ITSELF explores the legacy of Roger Ebert’s life, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America. * Cannes Film Festival 2014 * Sundance Film Festival 2014
OPENING Programme 3
Prog 3
THE SECRET TO MY SILKY SKIN
3 August 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Imaizumi Koichi will attend the screenings and meet the audiences) 6 September 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm** (The Metroplex) Mr. Imaizumi Koichi - the director; Mr. Iwasa Hiroki - the producer and the musician, Mr. Majima Lyota - the main actor of the film, will attend the screenings and meet the audiences) ( 81’
Director
Imaizumi Koichi
Japan
HD digital format／
Main Cast
Majima Lyota
Honna Issei 2014
In Japanese with English subtitles) Takasaki Keiichi
Ryota
Issei From the filmmaker of HATSU-KOI (FIRST LOVE) & THE FAMILY COMPLETE, THE SECRET TO MY SILKY SKIN is based on the original short manga (comics) by Takasaki Keiichi, Japanese gay cartoonist. Ryota who lives in Kyoto comes to Tokyo and spends five days in the house of his fuck buddy, Issei. The film has more day-to-day-life feel to it than any previous works of Imaizumi Koichi. * World Premiere
OPENING Programme 4
The Best OSCAR
Prog 4
3 August 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (101’
5
including 5 shorts
HD digital format)
A WORLD FOR RAUL (
Director: Mauro Mueller
Mexico
Switzerland
USA
2012 15’
In Spanish with English subtitles) 13 When thirteen-year-old Raul is asked to entertain the local landowner’s son, a game of power and pride starts between the two boys. th * Winner (Narrative Category), the 40 Student Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2013 * Best Student Film, Aspen Shorts Fest 2013
THAT WASN’T ME (
Director: Esteban Crespo
Spain
2012
24’30
In English with English subtitles)
Being a soldier is not difficult. The hardest thing is getting used to living with your memories and being yourself again after doing what you have done. th * Nominee for Best Short Film (Live Action), the 86 Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2014 * Best Short Film (Fiction), Goya Awards 2013 * Best Actor, Best Short & Best Director, Malaga Spanish Film Festival 2012
ROOM ON THE BLOOM (
Director: Max Lang
Jan Lachauer
UK 2012
26’ Julia Donaldson
In English without subtitles) Axel Scheffler
X Gillian Anderson Simon Pegg Based on the wonderful children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, ROOM ON THE BROOM is the new animation by the animation studio of the hugely successful THE GRUFFALO and THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD. A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon. Featuring the voices of Gillian Anderson (Witch) and Simon Pegg (Narrator). th * Nominee for Best Short Film (Animation), the 86 Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2014 th * Best TV Production, the 37 Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013
Prog 4
THE VOORMAN PROBLEM (
Director: Mark Gill
UK
2012
12’30
In English without subtitles)
Williams
Martin Freeman
Tom Hollander
Williams Doctor Williams (Martin Freeman) is called in to examine the enigmatic Mr. Voorman (Tom Hollander), a prisoner with a peculiar affliction: he believes he is a god. The doctor must decide on the sanity of Mr. Voorman: is he a faker or a lunatic? th * Nominee for Best Short Film (Live Action), the 86 Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2014 * Nominee for Best Short Film, BAFTA 2013 * Nominee for Best Short Film & Best Actor, British Independent Film Festival
HELIUM (
Director: Anders Walter
Danmark Alfred
2014
23’ Enzo
In Danish with English subtitles) ──
Alfred The boy Alfred is hospitalized and dying. Enzo, the hospital’s eccentric janitor told Alfred the stories about Helium – a magical fantasy world where people go when they need “the deep sleep”. Alfred regains the joy and happiness of his life and finds a safe haven away from daily life. th * Best Short Film (Live Action), the 86 Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2014
CLOSING Programme 1 93
THE RUGBY PLAYER
11 September 2014 (Thur) 8pm* (* 911 25 October 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Prog 5
Director Scott Garcheff
11 Sep Special Memorable Screening)
USA 2013 80’
HD digital format
In English without subtitles)
Mark Bingham
93
Alice Hoagland
Mark
93
LGBT 9
11
911
THE RUGBY PLAYER is an uplifting and stereotype-shattering documentary that tells the story of a mother, a son, and what it takes to be a hero. The film explores the lives of Mark Bingham, one of the passengers of United Flight 93 on 9/11, and his mother, Alice Hoagland, a former United Airlines flight attendant. THE RUGBY PLAYER is an intimate portrait of how a son’s heroism can inspire a nation, and how a mother’s love can turn profound loss into unshakable resolve. Utilizing footage shot by Bingham himself, this timely film provides keen insights for the national debates on LGBT rights, marriage equality and gay athletes in sports. Besides the CLOSING screening, we will especially arrange a Special Memorable Screening on 11 Sep. * HBO Audience Award for Best Documentary, Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2013 * Audience Award for Best Documentary, Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2013 * Audience Award for Best Documentary, Image Out Rochester 2013 * Celebration of Courage Award, Kansas City LGBT Film Festival 2013
CLOSING Programme 2
Prog 6
Unforgettable BERLINALE 25 October 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (112’
6
including 6 shorts
HD digital format)
Mike (
Dir
Petros Silvertros
UK 2014
7‘
MIKE In English without subtitles)
Mike
Jack
Mike Jack Mike, a sulky teenager has to do a boring job - to take his little brother Jack to the hairdresser. Waiting for him in the car, Mike starts to get worried when Jack takes too long to return so he decides to go and look for him. th * Crystal Bear, Generation 14plus, the 64 Berlinale 2014／* Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2014
UNDRESS ME (
Dir
Victor Lindgren
Sweden
2013 15’
In Swedish with English subtitles)
Mikaela
Mikaela has undergone gender reassignment and is now a woman. One night at a bar she meets a guy who goes home with her. In her home, sexual objectification becomes a 'playing doctors' situation, each person wanting the other to take the first step towards sex. A film about our notions of masculinity and femininity, and how we come into existence through the way others see us. rd * Teddy Award, the 63 Berlinale 2013／* Queer Lisboa – Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2013
THE INNOCENTS Dir 8
Oskar Sulowski
Jakub
Helena
Germany 2013 Helena
36’
Milan
In German with English subtitles Helena
Milan
Helena
Milan Jakub …… Eight-year-old Jakub lives alone with his mother, Helena. Helena met Milan, who is a drug dealer. After his arrest, she works for him as a courier. Following his release, she imagines a happy family and a real home. Now, Milan looks after Jakub. But then one of Milan’s clients turns up at the flat. The situation soon escalates... th * The 64 Berlinale 2014
Prog 6
Emo (
Dir
Neil Triffett
Australia
2013
16’
Trinity
EMO (THE MUSICAL)
In English without subtitles)
Ethan
Trinity Trinity
When Ethan, an Emo kid who hates almost everything, falls in love with Trinity, a good Christian girl with a passion for life and her Lord Jesus Christ, will they be able to live happily ever after? th * Special Mention, Generation 14plus, the 64 Berlinale 2014 * Best Comedy, Best Score & the Craft Award, St. Kilda Film Festival 2014／* Edinburgh International Film Festival 2014
SON (
Dir
Kristoffer Kiorboe
Danmark
2013
August 13
20’
In Danish with English subtitles) August
August
13 year old August, his mother is devastated by the recent divorce from the father, and refuses to let August keep the puppy his father gave him for his birthday. It hurts August to see his mother in pain and he feels responsible for her, but he loves the puppy nearly as much as he misses his father. th * Special Mention, The Special Prize, Generation 14plus, the 64 Berlinale 2014
PERSON TO PERSON (
Dir
Benny
Dustin Guy Defa
USA
2014
18’
In English without subtitles) Benny
Benny Benny Waking up the morning after having a party, Benny discovers a stranger passed out on his floor. When she wakes up, he gently tries to figure out who she is and when she’s going to leave. But as the hours pass by and the young woman won’t leave, Benny’s patience begins to wear thin. The closer she tries to get to him, the more he just wants her to disappear. th * DAAD Short Film Prize, International Short Film Jury, the 64 Berlinale 2014 * Special Jury Recognition, SXSW Film Festival 2014／* Sundance Film Festival 2014
CLOSING Programme 3
Prog 7
THE SATELLITE GIRL AND MILK COW
26 October 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Director Chang Hyung-yun
South Korea
2014
81’ DCP
In Korean with English subtitles) Il-ho
KITSAT
Kyung-chun
Eun-jin Kyung-chun
Il-ho
Il-ho, the satellite 'KITSAT-1', is launched into space. She observes Earth for a long time and curious about human heart. Kyung-chun, an aspiring musician, is heartbroken when his girl-friend Eun-jin broke up with him. He turns into a milk cow by dark magic. One day, Kyung-chun is attacked by the Incinerator. Il-ho falls from space and becomes human by magical forces. * The 4th Zabaikalsky International Film Festival of Russia 2014
CLOSING Programme 4
Prog 8
CHRISTMAS GRACE
26 October 2014 (Sun) 4:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Director Keith Perna
USA 2013 84’
HD digital format
In English without subtitles) Gary Jim
Gary
Gary a young toy store owner who runs an honest business and has a good relationship with his customers. Everything is running smooth for Gary until he hears of a new bigger store opening up across the street from him. The owner of this larger company Jim Tollman is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to grow his business and eliminate his competition. Since his most immediate competition happens to be Gary’s store, he sets his target on him. God is at work in the lives of these two men, and God’s Grace and Providence work out in ways neither one of them could of imagined. * Best Cinematography, GloryReelz Christian Film Festival 2014 * International Christian Film Festival 2014 * Christian Worldview Film Festival 2014
(3D) (3D) LISA LIMONE AND MAROC ORANGE, A RAPID LOVE STORY
Ticket Price (
Prog 9
HK$90
Director Mait Laas
Estonia 2013 72’ DCP In Italian, French, English & Estonian with English subtitles)
InDPanda
3D
3D
3D Immigration, Love and Music! LISA LIMONE AND MAROC ORANGE, A RAPID LOVE STORY is the first 3D animated opera in stop-motion of Estonia. Orange boy Maroc is a refugee. He dreams about freedom. Lemon girl Lisa collects seashells and dreams about love. Lisa’s father is a businessman, owner of a ketchup factory and tomato plantation. He loves money. And so the opera begins… Here we have the fruitier version of ROMEO AND JULIET - a 3D animated operatic extravaganza. * The 38th Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2014 * The 17th Holland Animation Film Festival 2014
Prog 10 Lovely Touching Little Stories 16 August 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (87’
9
including 9 shorts
HD digital format)
THE BIG BOY (
Director: Lee Kyu-tae
South Korea
2013
6’
No dialogue)
The big boy can do a lot of things because of his difference. However, his appearance is not acceptable to others. th * SICAF – the 17 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2013 th * In competition, the 9 Indie-AniFest 2013
SANDGUY (
Director: Partel Tall
Estonia
2013
15’
No dialogue)
Sand on the beach is a natural as air, sun, life, love. The trails draw on the sand their endless stories asking, can we value these things before they are gone forever? When the sand and Sandguy have left and the Stoneguy opens his eyes,does he stay or leave too? * Special Mention, Tabor International Short Film Festival of Croatia 2014 * Young Audience Award, Festival Recontres Cinema – Nature Domperre-Sur-Besbre of France 2014
ON (
ON
Director: Lee Jong-kyu Jeong Tae-young
Sung Ki-rim
Yong Ji-dam
South Korea
2013
14’
No dialogue) An old man needs to change the inside of Sun's light bulb. th * Competition, 9 Jeju Film Festival 2013
CRISPY (
Director: Dace Riduze
Latvia
2014
8’30
No dialogue) Crispy
Crispy At the snowy forest, dwarfs are busy as Christmas Eve is approaching! Dwarf girl bakes gingerbread cookies and makes up the small man – Crispy, who becomes alive.
Prog 10
LEAVING HOME (
Director: Joost Lieuwma
The Netherlands
2013 6’30
No dialogue)
Richard
Richard
When father decides Richard is old enough to leave his parental home, he sends him out into the world. Only Richard keeps returning home: every time in a more bizarre way. * Special Jury Mention, Animated Exeter of UK 2014 * Holland Animation Film Festival 2014 * Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2014
THROUGH YOU (
Director: Lucette Braune
The Netherlands
2013
8’
No dialogue)
On her way for a simple grocery, a girl literally has to struggle through her fellow beings. Some of those people tend to leave a mark, but only one person leaves a mark that sticks. * Jury Special Mention, Anim’est of Romania 2013 * Rotterdam International Film Festival 2014 * Holland Animation Film Festival 2014
THE CHILD WHO DRAWS AN OCTOPUS (
Director: Han Yeo-ul
South Korea
2013
10’30
In Korean with English subtitles)
Dong-joo
Dong-joo
Dong-joo likes to draw but nobody cares because of her poverty. She draws an Octopus imagining it is her friend. One day, Dong-joo meets the school security man by chance. th * In competition, the 18 Busan International Film Festival 2013 th * In competition, the 11 Green Film Festival in Seoul 2014
FALLIN FLOYD (
Directors: Albert 't Hooft，Paco Vink
The Netherlands
2013
9’
No dialogue)
Floyd Floyd, after being dumped by his girlfriend, suffers from psychological problems manifested as a little demon who disrupts his everyday life. * Audience Award, Holland Animation Film Festival 2013 * Best 2D Animation, Neum Animated Film Festival 2013
LITTLE RUDDY (
Director: Dace Riduze
Latvia
2014
9’30
No dialogue)
Ruddy While catching irritating fly, little red pencil Ruddy, from the artist`s table, gets in the world of unfinished picture book. Here he gets into different adventures. th * Generation Kplus, the 64 Berlinale 2014
Prog 11 World Amazing Animations 14 September 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm (The Metroplex) Miss Lilian Fu, the filmmaker of FIRST LIGHT will attend the screening.) (87’
10
including 10 shorts
HD digital format)
FOREVER MIME (
Director: Michael Visser
The Netherlands
2013 7’
No dialogue)
Two Mimes fight over the romantic affection of the girl who runs the house of horror. They get caught up in their act so much it comes to an epic battle. * Young Audience Award, Toon Boom KLIK! Animation Film Festival * Animated Exeter Youth Award (Wide World) & Animated Exeter Jury Award (Wide World) 2014 * Holland Animation Film Festival 2014
I AM A BULLET (
Director: Hong Dae-yeong
South Korea
2013
13’30
In Korean with English subtitles)
Tang
Peace
In the military barracks, the bullets are all excited on the heroic stories of senior bullets and outer world. Tang is a bullet who met his mate of destiny, Peace, to advance his love without even having his confession of how he feels about her. th * SICAF – the 18 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2014 th * In competition, the 18 Busan International Film Festival 2013
WHALED WOMEN (
Directors: Ewa Einhorn
SS
KK
Jeuno Je Kim
Sweden
2013
8’
No dialogue)
Krabstadt
Krabstadt KK SS SS and KK are two annoying women who work at the Office of Developement in Krabstadt; a small town where the Nordic countries have sent their Unwanteds. One day a group of Whaled Women are stranded on Krabstadt’s shores and it's up to KK and SS to deal with the situation. rd * The 63 Berlinale 2013 th * SICAF – the 17 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2013
POMMES FRITES (
Director: Balder Westein 3
The Netherlands
2013
2’30
In Dutch with English subtitles)
Tricks or Treats
It is Halloween and three kids go out for 'tricks or treats'. It is a windy night and the only welcoming friendly person in the small town is unfortunately treated to a rather frightening and truly horrific sight. * Leider Geil TELE5 Award, International Trickfilm Festival Stuttgart * Holland Animation Film Festival 2014
Si Lunchai (
Director: Hannes Rall
SI LUNCHAI Germany
Singapore
2014
8’30
In English without subtitles)
Si Lunchai (Wayang Kuilt) The poor yet smart trickster Si Lunchai triumphs over the cruel king. An adaptation of an Indonesian legend, inspired by the style of the Southeast Asian shadow puppet play “Wayang Kulit. nd * The 22 Anima Mundi - International Animation Festival of Brazil 2014
DER NOTFALL (
Director: Stefan Muller
Prog 11
Germany 2013
10’
No dialogue)
……
──
It could have been a nice Saturday... were it not for a mad cow, a hysteric mother and two ambulance men, who are all good at one thing mainly – creating chaos. A young Berliner in the German Alps gets by a series of confusions in a hospital which becomes a surreal nightmare for our hero. th * Cartoons For Teens Award, the 20 International TrickFilm Festival 2013 st * Best Short Film – Audience Award, the 21 Anima Mundi - International Animation Festival of Brazil 2013 * Audience Award, Shorts At Moonlight 2013
RECYCLED (
Directors:
Lei Lei Thomas Sauvin
China
France
2013
6’
No dialogue) 35
On the periphery of Beijing city there is a recycle dump for extracting silver salt from discarded films. The Art Collector from France, Thomas Sauwin, has spent many years on collecting these 35mm films and the amount is over 500,000. These photos record the life moments of the capital of China and the people who lived there in the past thirty years. Lei Lei used over 3,000 photos from this collection to make this animation, which has added an epic meaning to their common life. * Best Short Animation, Holland Animation Film Festival 2013 * Best Experimental Animation, Czech Animation Festival * Jury Special Award, Cyprus Animation Festival * In competition, Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013
FIRST LIGHT (
Director:
Lilian Fu
UK
2013
10’30
No dialogue)
Daniela
Daniela lives in a city that’s always building, moving, climbing. As a humble employee and resident of the city, she never knows where her house will be taken next but when she opens her door one evening to find her house gone, she must follow a journey that leads to parts of the city she’s never known before. * Edinburgh International Film Festival 2013 * Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2014
WIND (
Director: Robert Lobel
Germany 2013
4’
No dialogue)
The daily life of people living in a windy area who seem helplessly exposed to the weather. However, the inhabitants have learned to deal with their difficult living conditions. * winners of 40 international awards and screenings in over 170 film festivals * International Film Festival Rotterdam 2014 th * The 36 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2014 * Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013
OH WILLY (
Directors: Emma De Swaef
Marc J. Roels
Belgium
France
The Netherlands
2012
17’
No dialogue) 50
Willy
Willy
Willy Fifty-something Willy returns to the naturist community where he spent his youth to visit his sick mother. When she dies shortly after he arrives, Willy is confronted with the choices he made in his life. In confused sadness he flees into the forest. After a rough start, he finds the motherly protection of a big, gentle, hairy beast. * Winner of over 90 awards in international film festivals
Prog 12 Love’s Great Adventure 27 September 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (86’
6
including 6 shorts
HD digital format)
COLORISE (
Director: Lee Dae-han
South Korea
2013
7’30
No dialogue)
Jin-ga Kamkam Jin-ga and Mr. Slow wanted to change the night to day since they wanted to keep playing. Then 'kamkam' has appeared and chase them.
LEMONADE TALE (
Director: Vallo Toomla
Estonia
2013 9’
No dialogue)
Holger Holger …… Little Holger goes shopping together with his mom. Holger wants some soda and lemonade, but Mom refuses to buy it. Unhappy Holger still takes a bottle off the shelf and.... gets sucked into the lemonade bottle! nd * The 22 Animamundi – International Animation Festival of Brazil 2014 th * The 11 IndieLisboa – Lisbon International Independent Film Festival 2014
ANIMAL FRIENDS (
Director: Eva Lindstrom
Sweden
2013
36’30
In Swedish with English subtitles)
──
Lage ANIMAL FRIENDS including three short stories. The three parts are connected by the same theme – the main characters assertion of their own way. In A BIRD DAY, we follow the children's adventurous walk away from home, from light morning to dark night. In I'M RUNNING AWAY, a bored sheep runs away from the herd. In MY FRIEND LAGE, we meet the owl Lage, who left his home in the dark woods to become a city dweller. th * Generation Kplus, the 64 Berlinale 2014 th * SICAF – the 17 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2013 * BFI London Film Festival 2013
Prog 12
EMILIE (
Director: Olivier Pesch
7
Emilie
Belgium
2013
17’
In English without suntitles)
Marcel
Marcel
Emilie
Emilie
Emilie, 7 year-old curious little girl, and his father Marcel, a scientist very busy by his latest invention, live in a small house located at the entrance of a dump. Emilie fulfills the absence of his father by making some sculptures using garbage. One day, while she’s looking for her cuddy toy, she makes a rather unexpected encounter: very original monkeys! * First Prize (Animation Section), Pentedattilo Short Film Festival 2013 * Best Animation, Children International Film Festival in India 2013
CORRIDA (
Director: Janis Cimmermanis
Latvia
2012 7’
No dialogue)
In the main arena of the capital of Spain, Madrid, goes on the bull fight. But at that time the Toreador is nor so successful as usual and must run away to save his life. Finding safe place from angry beast, Toreador uses his mobile phone to call for help. The phone call has been received by “Rescue Team”. th * Young Jury Award & People’s Choice Award, the 10 Sancy Film Festival for Young People 2012 nd * The 62 Berlinale 2012
Vasa (
VASA
Director: Janis Cimmermanis
Latvia
2013 8’30
No dialogue)
Vasa …… The great museum of Stockholm in Sweden exhibits the famous sailing boat "Vasa". Several Japanese tourists, guided by a tour guide are walking around it. Suddenly museum guard is horrified to see that a large rat is sitting in the hole! After unsuccessful tries to get rats away, guards are ought to look for help. They are calling “Rescue Team”… th * Generation Kplus, the 64 Berlinale 2014
Prog 13 Not For Children Animations 27 September 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Mak Siu-fung, the filmmaker of DISPOSITION will attend the screening.) (90’
7
including 7 shorts
HD digital format)
TORTURING (
Director: Rebecca Blocher
Germany 2013 4’
In German with English subtitles)
Etta Streicher Based on the poem of the same name by Etta Streicher. It is concerned with not speaking out, keeping your feet still or actually biting the bullet and achieving inner freedom. th * Audience Award, the 46 Young Collection Bremen 2013 * Melbourne International Animation Festival 2014
AN ADVENTUROUS AFTERNOON (
Director: Ines Christine Geisser
Kirsten Carina Geisser
Germany 2013
6’
No dialogue)
Giant Fox William Honda Actually Giant Fox & William Honda just want to enjoy a coffee together, but the afternoon is getting more adventurous than they thought. * Award of Excellence Winners, Canada International Film Festival 2014 * Jury Award for a Graduation Film, Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2014
DEEP SHIT (
Director: Martin Draax
The Netherlands
Brides of Mayhem
2012
10’30
In English without subtitles)
punk rock
A musical comedy in which two prominent members of the punk rock band ʻBrides of Mayhemʼ use the help of the devil to be successful, but thereby be thwarted by the jealous singer of a rival band. * KLIK! Animation Film Festival 2012 * The Netherlands Film Festival 2012
PAPA (
Director: Girlin Bassovskaja
Estonia
2014 16’30
No dialogue)
Mother tries to keep together a family that is falling to pieces. It is nearly an impossible task if the other side is not making an equal effort.
Prog 13
THE COLD HEART (
Director: Hannes Rall
Germany 2013
29’
In German with English subtitles)
19 The Black Forest in the 19th century: A young and poor charcoal-burner desperately wants to become rich. He trades his warm heart for a cold stone with the evil spirit of the forest. A cautionary tale based on a darkly romantic German fairy tale. * Award for Best Animation, LIIFE – Long Island International Film Expo 2013 th * Gold Remiaward, WORLDFEST – the 47 Houston International Film Fesstival 2014
PLUG & PLAY (
Director: Michael Frei
Switzerland
2013
6’
In English with English subtitles)
Anthropoid creatures with plugs in place of heads are up to mischief. Instead of abandoning oneself to the dictates of the raised finger, they soon submit to themselves. But the fingers also finger around. Is it love? * Animated Encounters UWE European Talent Award, Encounters International Short Film Festival 2013 * Jury Special Prize, Puchon International Student Animation Festival 2013 * Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013 * Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival 2013
DISPOSITION (
Director: M
Mak Siu Fung
Hong Kong
2014 18’
No dialogue) M
M ……Hunter M put his life at risk and in ultimate danger, to kill the monsters in the snow mountain. It leads him into a contradictory choice, which he has to make the decision… * World Premiere
Prog 14 CATS AND DOGS
23 August 2014 (Sat) 5:15pm STAR Cinema (
Director Min Byung-woo
South Korea 2013 104’ DCP
In Korean with English subtitles) InDPanda MIN Byung-woo
iphone (4s) 2011
iphone iphone
Bo-eun
Bo-eun Woo-joo Bo-eun
Woo-joo
The first feature film of South Korea as well as the World, which was shot 100% with iPhone 4s. Cartoonist Bo-eun is suffering from depression following a break-up. When her pills accidently fall from her pocket, a wandering dog eats them and becomes sick, resulting in a trip to the vet. Bo-eun decides to adopt the abandoned dog. Meanwhile, walking in a different area of the park, illustrator Woo-joo finds a cat tied to a bench, the cat adopts him despite his intention to leave. Due to their new animal friends, Bo-eun and Woo-joo meet every day and a relationship develops. * In competition, Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2013 * In competition, Green Film Festival in Seoul 2013
Prog 15 DANCING CAT
21 September 2014 (Sun) 4:30pm STAR Cinema (
Director Yun Ki-hyoung
South Korea
2011 76’
HD digital format
In Korean with English subtitles) Lee Yong-han Bessie
Blossem
Yun Ki-hyoung
Bye Kitty, and Thank You Lee Yong-han Darth Snooze Sweetness
Thundercat
Poet LEE Yong-han became enthralled by stray cats living in his neighborhood. Cats like to stay in their territory so he could see them often and as he recorded their daily lives in pictures, he gave them names such as ’Bessie’ and ‘Blossom’. The pictures were published in a book entitled ‘Bye Kitty, and Thank You’. Yun Ki-hyoung is a commercial film director. He stumbled across the book by LEE Yong-han in the library and became interested in stray cats. There are a lot of stray cats in his neighborhood. He capture their lives on film. Giving them names like ‘Darth Snooze’, ‘Sweetness’ and ‘Thundercat’ and giving them food and water, he felt a change in himself. * The 21st Cairo International Film Festival for Children 2012 * The 11th Seoul Independent Documentary Film & Video Festival 2011
Prog 16 I’M TEN, THEN I’LL CATCH ELEVEN
21 September 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* STAR Cinema (* (
Mr. Yoshimasa Jimbo will attend the screening.) Director
Yoshimasa Jimbo
Japan 2014 76’
HD digital format
In Japanese with English subtitles) Shogo
Toru Shogo
Shogo An elementary school boy, Shogo, is into catching insects and collecting them. His father Toru is touched by the reincarnation philosophy of India and Bhutan, and tells Shogo that he doesn't want to collect insects anymore. Seeing adults' different views of life and death, Shogo wonders what death is all about. * In competition, Kinder Film Fest Kyoto 2014 * Osaka Asian Film Festival 2014
Prog 17 WAITING FOR GOD
28 September 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* STAR Cinema (* Mr. Gan Xiao ‘er will attend the screening.) (
Director
Gan Xiao ‘er
China 2013 73’
HD digital format
In Hananese with Chinese & English subtitles)
A day of Xiaoyang, the curator of a village church. Xiaoyang and her husband have just registered their marriage, but they cannot hold a wedding in the church for her husband is not a Christian. Before the wedding, she is waiting for her husband’s baptism.
Prog 18 IN HIS STEPS
4 October 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm STAR Cinema (
Director Zack Lawrence
USA 2013 100’
HD digital format
In English without subtitles) Charles M. Sheldon Henry Rachel Virginia Alex
Jasper
Based on the classic Christian novel, IN HIS STEPS, written by Charles M. Sheldon. When a homeless man interrupts the comfortable routine of First Church of Raymond, life will never be the same for the apathetic congregation. Convicted by the vagrant’s words, Pastor Henry Maxwell, Rachel Winslow, Virginia Page, Alex Powers, and Jasper Chase are thrust into a journey of discovering what life is like beyond “Christianity as usual.” But as they find themselves opposed by family strife, church politics, and scorned lovers, will they be able to keep their commitment, or will they be dragged back into fruitless lives? * Christian Worldview Film Festival 2014
Prog 19 JISEUL
12 October 2014 (Sun) 5pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
Director O Muel
South Korea 2012 109’ DCP
In Korean with English subtitles) 1 O Muel
4.3 1954
9
1948
The first Korean film received the Grand Jury Prize in Sundance Film Festival. JISEUL, the fourth film by Jeju director O Muel, is based on the true story of the Jeju 4.3 Incident. The Incident was sparked when the American military regime incited social strife and subsequent conflicts that lasted until September 1954. Almost 30,000 people are estimated to have been killed –most of them civilians. In 1948, as the government issued the communists’ eviction to the Jeju Island, the military invaded a calm and peaceful village. Running away from the army, townsfolk hid into the cave. They try to hide to survive but there seems to be no hope in the dark cave. As time goes by, people suffer from severe cold and hunger while staying in the cave. One day, it still seems that nothing has changed. A man who worries about his pigs tries to get back home to feed them but the rest stop him. With nothing but frustration, rifts develop as people debate if they should move to the higher mountain or just stay in the cave. * Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema Dramatic Competition), Sundance Film Festival 2013 * NETPAC Award, Directors Award by Director's Guild of Korea, Citizen Reviewers’ Award & CGV Movie Collage Award, the 17th Busan International Film Festival 2012 * The Golden Cyclo Award, the 19th Vesoul International of Asian Cinema 2013 * Jury Special Mention, the 32nd Istanbul Film Festival 2013 * Jury Special Prize, Tripoli International Film Festival 2013
Prog 20
31 August 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* (The Metroplex) (* Mr. CHUNG Chuan will attend the screening.) (
Director
Chung Chuan
Taiwan 2013 110’
HD digital format
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles)
Some ordinary men come from all walks of life in the bustling city. They are trying to join wrestling, a danger and an exciting sport, to prove that they are still alive. They all choose the roles for themselves on stage. When the enemy attacks them, they are not afraid at all. They risk their lives to provide the excellent shows to the audiences. There is no way for them to go back. * Opening Film, New Taipei City Film Festival 2013
Prog 21 IF YOU WERE ME 6
11 October 2014 (Sat) 5pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (
South Korea
2013
107’ DCP�
Omnibus
In Korean with English subtitles)
InDPanda
Omnibus Omnibus IF YOU WERE ME Omnibus Project is a traditional programme of InDPanda. In the past 9 years, we highlighted 6 short film and animation projects from the series. IF YOU WERE ME 6 is the tenth film project on human rights commissioned by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea. DEAR DU-HAN (
Director: Park Jung-bum) Du-han
Chul-woong
Du-han
Chul-woong Du-han Having a disability, Du-han's speech differentiates him from non-disabled people in speed and volume. While other people cannot understand him, Chul-woong is the only one who can clearly understand him. Thus, Chul-woong acts as Du-han's interpreter from time to time. Although they sometimes argue with each other, they spend a happy time together. BONG-GU ON DELIVERY (
Director: Shin A-ga
Lee Sang-cheol)
Bong-gu
Haeng-woon Bong-gu
Haeng-woon
Bong-gu The old man Bong-gu makes a living by delivering packages, with the appearance of a kindergarten kid named Haeng-woon. Bong-gu's children lives afar and Haeng-woon's parents are separated. Although they are both lonely, they develop a lasting relationship through the warm experiences had from getting involved in an unexpected and troubling incident. ICE RIVER (
Director: Min Yong-keun)
The son refuses to enlist due to his firm convictions and his love for peace. The mother feels desperate because she does not want to send another child to prison. Thus, the tension builds up between the son and the mother which offers the audience to be a witness to a mother-son relationship that was not expected and which was never seen before. th * The 18 Busan International Film Festival 2013
Prog 22 No Choice For Red Spider Lily
20 September 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Lee Chun-hong will attend the screening.) (
Director: 1
Lee Chun-hong 1
including 1 feature & 1 short
HD digital format nochoice 2007
12
Taiwan 94’
nochoice (
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles) Director’s Cut) (2014 68’)
20
nochoice After Years, your brother will explain to others like this: "My sister committed suicide at age 20." December 20th in 2007, sky was clear. You passed through the day just like how it should be before. Getting things into order, leaving words about yourself. You cleaned up everything: throwing stuffs should have been thrown, returning things belonged to others. Then, you walked into a random hardware store. With the way you chose, like a ritual to be completed, you left this world seemed no longer memorizable. In an exceptionally plain and ordinary daily life, all of the relationships and affairs kept decomposing then moldering. For the first time and so near, death, I saw how it looks like. The short film version of “nochoice” obtained the Best Student Short Film of the 36th Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival this year. This Director’s Cut is much more powerful. RED SPIDER LILY (2014 26’)
(P.111) "Don't die! I begged you!!" I said. "But, Why?" (Why you? How can you stop me? What kind of means do you have to hold me back?) "La-Zhi, listen to me! I tell you a story." I said. "OK." She nodded and said Luo Yijun’s SENT COMPASSION (P.111)
Prog 23 HANA-DAMA: The Origin
6 September 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm* Metroplex (* (
Mr. Sato Hisayasu will attend the screening.) Director
Sato Hisayasu
Japan 2013
107’
HD digital format
In Japanese with English subtitles) Sato Toshiki (
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Sato Hisayasu, along with fellow directors, Sano Kazuhiro, Sato Toshiki and Zeze Takahisa, are known as the "Four Heavenly Kings of Pink Eiga" (Pink Eiga means soft erotic low-budget films). His latest project is HANA-DAMA, a four film series. HANA-DAMA: The Origin is the first film of the series. Mizuki has recently transferred from another high school. Her classmate Aya bullies her relentlessly with her entourage. Timid Kirie is also in the same class. Fascinated by Mizuki, Kirie befriends Mizuki, which prompts Aya and her gang to bully Kirie, too. Shibauchi is another classmate who gets bullied by the teachers. Rejected at home and at school Mizuki, Kirie and Shibauchi become outcasts. They decide to be united against the teachers and the bullies.
InDPanda Pink Film (soft erotic low-budget films) is one of the important genres of Japanese independent films. This year, with the support of Mr. Sato Hisayasu and Mr. Imaizumi Koichi, InDPanda brings you four pink films, which are directed by Sato Hisayasu with Imaizumi Koichi as actor. ( 35 The four films selected this time are early works of the filmmakers. They were shot in 35mm but the English subtitled version only available on video format. The quality is just fair. Please accept our apology.)
x 1 Pink Films by Sato Hisayasu x Imaizumi Koichi 1
Prog 24
7 September 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Sato Hisayasu and Mr. Imaizumi Koichi will attend the screening.) (
Director: 1
Sato Hisayasu 1
Japan 121’
including 1 feature & 1 short
digital format
In Japanese with English subtitles)
THE HIDDEN VIDEO REPORT: DARK SHOT! (1991 59’) Takagi Rei
A cameraman (Imaizumi Koichi) secretly video tape the actions of targeted people for his clients. One day, he sees a girl (Takagi Rei) through the view finder of his camera. He finds out that she is a serial killer who slashes the eyes of those men who come on to her in the dark allies at night. She’s become a killer after she got infected with the mental trauma from her sister (ITO Kiyomi) who had been raped in the past. THE BEDROOM (1992 62’) Kyoto Kyoto Kyoko (ITO Kiyomi) is a member of a club where the girls take a highly hallucinatory drug and then allow their men do what they want with them. The women start being murdered one by one, and Kyoko begins to suspect her lover, but the truth turns out to be even more disturbing. * International Film Festival Rotterdam 1995 * Vienna International Film Festival 1995
x 2 Pink Films by Sato Hisayasu x Imaizumi Koichi 2
Prog 25
7 September 2014 (Sun) 5:15pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Sato Hisayasu and Mr. Imaizumi Koichi will attend the screening.) (
Director: 1
Sato Hisayasu 1
Japan 119’
including 1 feature & 1 short
digital format
In Japanese with English subtitles)
BIRTHDAY (1993 55’) Hayashi Yumika
20
The girl (HAYASHI Yumika) is determined to blow herself up to death on her 20 th birthday with the dynamite her dead lover had left. The man (IMAIZUMI Koichi) who suffers from depersonalization is left alone by his family members who are alcoholic and religious fanatics. One day, the two meet on a train and feel sympathy for each other. This film conveys how precious it is to live and to love through the factor of death. Contrasting to his signature violent themes such as rape, blood and murder in his previous works, Sato pursues after expression of pure sentiments in this film, opening a new dimension to his career. RAFURESHIA (1995 64’) Alisa
Kinako
Harumi
Yoshiyuki Yumi slapsticks
Alisa
Harumi
Alisa (Kinako) was brought up by her father in a wealthy mansion far away from the city, and now wants to explore the outside world and goes to Tokyo. Harumi (YOSHIYUKI Yumi) is a housewife living in the suburbs who goes out at night to hunt for men while her mother-in-law (ITO Kiyomi) runs a secret club for wealthy men. The three women set out to launch a night of slapsticks: the girl swings around a chain saw to entertain a client in the baby outfit; the wife and her in-law fight with cooking knives in their hands. This laugh-out-loud black comedy gifts the audience with a refreshingly positive outlook to life.
Prog 26 Okura Pictures
35
Okura Pictures Beside the highlight programmes of pink films by Mr. Sato Hisayasu, we bring you two new pink films. Okura Pictures is the largest pink film company in Japan. They shoot films in 35mm print and do the post-production and screening in digital format. They also have their own cinema. The one in Ueno with panda to be the mascot. This is the first time Okura Pictures work together with overseas film festival. Hope you enjoy this interesting programme.
Ueno Pink Film Cinema 11 October 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) Latest News (* Okura Pictures The representative of Okura Pictures will attend the screening.) (
Okura Pictures
(123’
2
Curated with Okura Pictures) including 2 feature
digital format
Japan)
A CALL GIRL’S DOUBLE LIFE (
Director: Yutaka Ikejima
Nagi
2012 61’30
In Japanese with English subtitles)
Maki
Nagi, a call girl picked up Maki, a boy on the street. She fell in love with him and they started living together. One day, he found out her real occupation as a call girl and which affected their relationship. However, they truly love each other, they have become close again. YUI HATANO’S HELP ME OUT, PLEASE! (
Director: Kazuyoshi Sekine 2013 61’30
Motoki
In Japanese with English subtitles) Mako
Mako
Mako Motoki Mr. Motoki, a middle age business man likes Mako, the young bar hostess, even though he is married. One day the hostess consulted him about being stalked by her separated husband. He stood up and tried to help her. He was hit by the stalker hard but his strong love to her eventually saved her from his attack.
Prog 27 HAEPPCHENWEISE (BIT BY BIT)
18 October (Sat) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Kornhill Cinema) (
Director Maike Brochhaus
Germany 2013 72’
HD digital format
In German with English subtitles)
HAEPPCHENWEISE (BIT BY BIT), a postpornographic experiment. Six people, one room, one night, one game, a lot of sensuality and much to discover. A film that shows how bodies and minds might meet when allowed to. Get involved within a stimulating experiment, somewhere between aesthetic statement and real venture, between pornographic art and the attempt to reposition sexuality within dialogue and actions. * Berlin Porn Film Festival 2013
Prog 28 THE PASSENGER and more 12 September 2014 (Fri) 8pm MCL (MCL Telford) (
Director: Tor Iben
Germany 80’
1
2
including 1 feature & 2 shorts
HD digital format)
THE PASSENGER (2013 61’ Nick
In German with English subtitles) Philipp
Lilli
Nick Lilli
Philipp
Nick
Sexual and moral boundaries are put to the test when a handsome stranger begins to infiltrate the lives of two artists. While searching for a condo in Berlin for his father, Nick meets Philipp, a young talented photographer and a gorgeous actress named Lilli. There is instant chemistry and both are easily seduced by Nick's charms. Lilli and Philipp begin to explore their relationship with the sexy visitor, succumbing to their passionate affections for him which intensifies their volatile emotional and physical bonds. But what Philipp and Lilli don't realize is that they are being lured into Nick's manipulate...and deadly, love game * Max Ophuls Film Festival * Florence Queer Film Festival
Prog 28
THE PHALLOMETER (2013 7’
In German with English subtitles) ──
Based on true event, a refugee is taken into custody at an open border crossing. During the interrogation, he admits to being gay and is subjected to an absurd entry examination, a so-called “phallometric test”.
TOURIST (2009 12’
No dialogue)
A handsome tourist comes to Berlin. What is he looking for in Berlin Park? Love? Sex-adventures? Or only for a day in the sun? * Boston LGBT Film Festival * XPOSED International Queer Short Film Festival Berlin
Prog 29 POWER EROTIC
13 September 2014 (Sat) 5pm (The Metroplex) (
Director Lawrence Ferrara
USA 2014 80’
HD digital format
In English without subtitles)
15
This documentary explores how dominance and power influence human sexuality in general and gay male sexuality in particular. Thought provoking and controversial, candid and sometimes disturbing yet brutally honest in its approach, this film dares to shatter illusions and raise complex issues regarding gay male sexuality. The director encounters 15 gay men whose sexuality revolves around power, dominance and control. They allow the camera to capture portions of their sexual interactions. In addition to this R-rated footage, insightful conversations, some of which are captured after actual sexual encounters, we hear their revelations, fantasies and obsessions about sex, masculinity, power and dominance, which provide unusual access to the deeper, psychological aspects of sexuality. * Poland LGBT Film Festival * Torino LGBT Film Festival
ABOUT JULY
Prog 30
15th anniversary special screening)
(15
5 October (Sun) 2:30pm MCL (MCL Kornhill Cinema) (
Director
Wei Te-shen
Taiwan 1999 72’
digital format
In Mandarin & Taiwanese with Chinese subtitles) InDPanda
15
…… In this hot and rainy July, everything in the life of Cheng-jia has a great change. His father passed away, leaving behind his family a huge debt. Cheng-jia has to work in the casino. He wonders it may be good for him to be a gangster but he could not learn anything properly. Those so-called brothers do not treat him as a family member. Because of the tradition, the family have to put the coffin of in the dinning hall for more than a month, as if no one knows father has died… * Busan International Film Festival * Golden Horse Film Festival * Vancouver International Film Festival
INCENSE
Prog 31
10th anniversary special screening)
(10
5 October (Sun) 4pm MCL (MCL Kornhill Cinema) (
Director
Ning Hao
China 2003 98’
digital format
In Putonghua with Chinese & English subtitles) 2004
InDPanda
InDPanda
20 ──
An unassuming monk in a tiny rural village is devastated to discover that his modest temple's only Buddha statue is broken. When the world seems to conspire against restoring his treasure, desperation causes him to try anything to get some cash, even if it means abandoning the principles he holds dearest. With an authentic feeling for the tragicomic everyday struggles of people living on the margins of China's fast-paced economic and social transformation, INCENSE's darkly comic morality tale surprises at every turn. * Grand Prize, the 4th Tokyo Filmex Festival 2003 * Golden Prize (Asian Digital Films), the 28th Hong Kong International Film Festival 2004 * In competition, the 56th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland 2003
Prog 32 Short Films by Hou Chi-jan: POETRIES FROM THE BOOKSTORES 4 October 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm STAR Cinema (
Curated with Dreamland Productions)
(
Director
Hou Chi-jan
Taiwan 2014 120’
40
including 40 shorts
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles) 1
X 40
X 40 40
40 40
21
40 1920s
ROOM A Zeelandia Travel & Books 1567
“A documentary of 40 vintage bookstores X 40 bookstore owners’ attitude toward life” Hou Chi-jan, our good old friend who focus on the dynamic of modern society, turned his sight on long-established bookstores of Taiwan. Hou used characterized images and cinematic narrative to film a documentary of 40 bookstores. Moreover, he conducted an in-depth exploration on the life philosophy of 40 bookstore owners, in order to record the diversities of present-day bookstores. To grasp the beauty of the bookstores itself and the life pursuit of bookstore owners, the documentary featured 40 short films to highlight the atmosphere of book reading of Taiwan in the twenty-first century. Perhaps printed books are to fade out in the modern era, however, through the documentary, the elegancy of the lives of the bookstore owners will continue to shine for another century and centuries to come.
( ) Best Shorts of Taiwan (all about animation)
Prog 33
10 August 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Steven Hu, the representative of the Golden Harvest Awards/ The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film will attend the screening.) ( (97’
/
Curated with Golden Harvest Awards/ The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film) 11
including 11 short films
HD digital format
Taiwan)
Golden Harvest Awards is the most historical short film competition in Taiwan. The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film supports many short film productions every year. This year, we once again bring you the best animations of Taiwan.
A TIME AND A PLACE (
Director:
Chuang Ho
2013
3’30
No dialogue)
Simultaneously, we approach through the point of annihilation when time elapsing. In this void and float space, there was a pursuing and prey drama. th * Best Student Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 * Golden Cowbell, SoDak Animation Festival in US 2013
BREATHE (
Director:
Lin Ching-hsuan
2012
6’30
No dialogue)
The fear in the eyes changes to be the empty one-way path. A car breaks the silence of the night. * Best Animation, Taipei Film Festival 2013 th * Jury Special Prize, the 25 Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival 2013 th * Nominee for Best Student Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
THE CAROUSEL FAMILY (
Director:
Liu Te-yu
2013
6’
No dialogue)
A family living in a house refurbished from a merry-go-round. Each day, their daily life is incredibly busy with the rotation... * Honorary Mention, Los Angeles Movie Awards 2013 * Honorary Mention (Computer Animation ), Prix Ars Electronica in Austria 2013 * Best Student Animated Short Film, Kuandu International Animation Festival 2013 th * Nominee for Best Student Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
Prog 33 PIG BOX (
Director:
Chao Ta-wei 2013
4’
No dialogue)
As the chilly wind blows, the blue bird wants to get some heat from a warm porcupine, but his cold feathers just make the porcupine sneeze, and sneeze. th * Gold Award (Animation Category), the 4 Creative Interactive Entertainment 2013 * Bronze Award (Animation Category), 4C Digital Design Awards 2013 th * Nominee for Best Student Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
LIGHTING MAN (
Director:
Eartha Lin
2013
4’
No dialogue)
The old man, who lived alone in the world of ice and snow, lights up the path lights routinely as if he is expecting for a return of someone important. th * Jury Special Prize, the 13 Animation Academy Awards of Beijing Film Academy 2013 th * Nominee for Best Student Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
PLAYING THE PIANO (
Director:
Chen Yi-chien
2013
3’30
No dialogue)
…… A little girl is playing the piano which leads her into the imaginary world of music. The notes on the music sheet becomes little animals which are going to play with her. * Gold Award (Digital Animation), Taipei International Digital Content Awards 2013 th * Excellent Award, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 * Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013
THE UNDISCOVERED SIX DAYS (
Director:
Lin Meng-shin
2013
9’
No dialogue)
A fantasy story based on Taiwanese fork beliefs, a little girl enters the hades because of her naughtiness. th * Excellent Award, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 * Nominee for Best Short Film, Taipei Film Festival 2013
Prog 33 THE GIRL WITH ANTLERS (
Director:
Luo Yu-hua 2012
7’30
No dialogue)
Didu Didu is introverted. She has a pair of antlers. She lives with her father in a tall and long house. Her father couldn’t come closer to her. What he has to do to fill up the gap between them? th * Nominee for Best Animation, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 * Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2013 * Gold Award (Digital Animation), Taiwan International Student Design Competition 2012
ROCK RABBIT (
Director:
Chen Ming-ho 2013
22’
In Mandarin with Chinese subtitles)
Rock Rabbit A crazy groupie mom and an unsleeping baby girl meet the most popular but rotten rock ‘n roll band, Rock Rabbit. They strike a song called “Rock ‘n Roll Lullaby”. th * The 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
DREAMWALKING TO THE ZOO (
Director:
Hua Wen-ching
2013
15’
In Mandarin with Chinese subtitles)
…… A blind boy always wanted to go to the zoo. One night, he sleepwalks to the zoo in his dream. He finds that the zoo has been moved and only an elephant ghost has stay. * Taipei Film Festival 2014 th * The 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
GU (
Director:
Huang Shih-ming
Eric Liu
2013
16’
No dialogue)
A village located in the mountains of South China practices an ancient charm, which a girl may use to secure her lover's loyalty; this charm is known as "GU". * In competition, SICAF – Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival 2014 * Nominee for Best Animation, Taipei Film Festival 2014 th * The 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
( ) Best Shorts of Taiwan (all about fiction)
Prog 34
10 August 2014 (Sun) 5pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Mr. Steven Hu, the representative of the Golden Harvest Awards/ The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film will attend the screening.) ( / Curated with Golden Harvest Awards/ The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film) (125’ 4 including 4 short films HD digital format
Taiwan)
Golden Harvest Awards is the most historical short film competition in Taiwan. The Subsidy for Excellent Short Film supports many short film productions every year. This year, we once again bring you the best shorts of Taiwan.
LOST AND FOUND (
Director:
Su I-hsuan
2013
34’
In Mandarin with Chinese subtitles) ……
…… Tin works in Lost-and-found. She believes there are stories and meanings behind all the things which are lost. This time, someone leaves a dog here. Tin keeps the dog at home. One day, someone comes to claim the dog. th * Nominee for Best Student Short Film, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014
PANACEA (
Director:
Chiang Chung-chieh
2012
30’
In Mandarin & Taiwanese with Chinese & English subtitles)
Patients are waiting outside a quaint Chinese medicine store, Yi He Tang. A sense of sorrow permeates the all area. People all come with a melancholy look. Yi He Tang has been around since the Qing dynasty. Having passed from father to son for four generations, this store claims to have an unmatched elixir for broken hearts. th * Nominee for Best Short Film, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 * Audience Award, Damah Film Festival in Hiroshima 2013
Prog 34
THE BUSY YOUNG PSYCHIC (
Director:
Chen Ho-yu
2013
29’
In Mandarin & Taiwanese with Chinese & English subtitles)
Junya is a teenage girl who possesses the innate ability to see the dead, a problem that has troubled her for a long time. Her work as a psychic at a temple after school leaves her overwhelmed by those grown-up followers. One day, the boy in school she has a crush on invites Junya to his birthday party. How will she choose between love and her sacred mission? th * Best Student Short Film & Best Individual Performance, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 th * Best Film Editing, nominee for Best Leading Actress and Best Sound Effects, the 48 Golden Bell Awards 2013 th * Nominee for Best Short Film, the 16 Taipei Film Festival 2014
THE POOL MAN (
Director:
Zhan Kaidi
2013
32’
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles)
An overweight boy desperate for love and a former national swimmer struggling to regain his past glory. How will they inspire each other and head for a better life? th * Best Short Film, the 36 Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival 2014 th * Nominee for Best Short Film, the 16 Taipei Film Festival 2014
InDPanda Objectifs Films── ── st InDPanda highlights Singapore independent films since the 1 edition. This year, we especially arrange two programmes on Singapore short films on the National Day of Singapore. SINGAPORE ALUMNI highlights new shorts of our friends who featured in our previous editions before. REMARKABLE SHORTS OF SINGAPORE, curated by our close partner, Objectifs Films, the largest independent distributor of Asian shorts in Singapore, including seven excellent new shorts.
Singapore Alumni 9 August 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm* STAR Cinema (* Mr. Michael Tay, the filmmaker of SEVERANCE will attend the screening.) (86’
7
including 7 shorts
HD digital format
Prog 35
Singapore)
GHOST OF CAPITOL THEATRE (
Director:
Royston Tan 2013
11’30
No dialogue) ──
──
T.H.E If each seat could speak, what marvellous stories could they tell? Using seats salvaged from Singapore's oldest theatre, Capitol, as its starting point, this dance film - a collaboration with Kuik Swee Boon and T.H.E Dance Company - explores the memories and history of the building. The film is both a chronicle of the changes that Capitol Theatre has seen and a filmmaker's farewell to a beloved theatre, coherent with his drive to document the disappearing places of Singapore.
AFTER THE WINTER (
Director:
Jow Zhi-wei 2013
18’30
In Mandarin & Taiwanese with English subtitles)
An old Chinese couple is in a small village, waiting. * Cinefondation, the 66 Cannes Film Festival 2014 th * The 37 Montreal World Film Festival th
MIRROR (
Director:
Boo Junfeng
2013
5’30
No dialogue Bukit Brown Cemetery
3,000 Originally exhibited as a two-channel video projection at the Singapore Art Museum, MIRROR was inspired by the artist’s visit to Bukit Brown Cemetery, where exhumations of over 3,000 graves are taking place for the construction of a new highway, cleaving the old burial ground into two. This bifurcation is also visited upon the soldier, a recurring figure in Boo’s cinema: one serves the present-day Armed Forces; the other the Malayan Communist Party from the past. * President’s Young Talents Award 2013
Prog 35 SINGAPORE PANDA (
Director:
Sun Koh
2013
20’30
In Mandarin & English with Chinese & English subtitles)
The elderly Koh and Hua are old school radio presenters working in an almost obsolete radio station. A mainland Chinese multinational, multimedia conglomerate buys the station. Koh and Hua are thrown into a worldwide trans-media project, through the fictitious radio drama of a migrating panda. It mirrors his own life and shows the changes in 3 generations of an immigrant Chinese family in Singapore. * Rotterdam International Film Festival 2014 * Busan International Film Festival 2013
HOME (
Director:
Boo Junfeng
2013
4’30
Pink Dot
In English without subtitles) 2013
The short film of Pink Dot 2013, the annual gay rights event in Singapore, for which Boo Junfeng is a founding member. The film features 3 stories about lesbian, gay and transgender Singaporeans and what the Freedom to Love (the campaign's slogan) means to them.
SEVERANCE (
Director:
Michael Tay 2013
11’30
In Mandarin & English with English subtitles)
1997 A young man is about to experience his ultimate test of faith with serious consequences. Based on true events, SEVERANCE looks at Christian cult activities during 1997 Singapore that are still happening behind closed doors even till today.
POPIAH (
Director:
Royston Tan 2013
13’30
In Mandarin & Hokkien with English subtitles)
Royston’s latest short film pays homage to the transient Singaporean family; its past, present and eternal core. As we unravel the story of a son’s estrangement from his father, POPIAH reveals itself to be equally a lyrical, yet authentic record of the joys, heartaches and frustrations of ordinary family life. There is one emotional constant that lingers long after the film ends: gratitude for the unexpressed love in our own families. * Best Director, China International Micro Film Awards 2013 * Special Jury Award, Hangzhou International Micro-film festival 2013
Prog 36 Singapore Short Stories 9 August 2014 (Sat) 4:30pm STAR Cinema (
Objectifs Films
(100’
7
Curated with Objectifs Films) including 7 shorts
HD digital format
Singapore)
REN SHAO (
Director: Don Aravind
2013 8’
In Tamil with English subtitles)
Ren Shao tells a story of acceptance, of loss, of friendship and of choice between two friends. * Best Film, Vasantham Short Film Competition 2012
ONE MIN OF BREATH (
Director:
Elysa Wendi 2012
18’
No dialogue)
Flash memories following the stream of consciousness of the director’s experience holding 1 min of breath underwater. * Singapore Arts Festival 2012
PENGHULU (
Director:
Lillian Wang
Suratman Markasan
2013
16’30
PENGHULU
In Malay with English subtitles) Pak Suleh
Penghulu
Adapted from PENGHULU by Suratman Markasan. Pak Suleh used to be the Penghulu (headman) of his village, but five years ago, the government relocated his family to an HDB flat on the mainland. Life is very different for him. Without a village to tend, Pak Suleh feels lost. * Singapore Writers Festival 2013
ON SUCH AND SUCH A DAY, AT SUCH AND SUCH A TIME (
Director:
Natalie Khoo
2013
14’
In English with English subtitles) Natalie
An intimate portrait of the filmmaker's Grandma, which marries classic documentary, fictional narration and confessional drama. As Natalie moves out and prepares to leave the comforts of home, old photographs are unearthed, leading to a time of recollection for Grandma. th * Best Documentary & Best Cinematography, the 5 Singapore Short Film Awards * London International Documentary Film Festival
Prog 36
THAT AFTERNOON WE WENT TO SEE THE PANDAS (
Director:
Ric Aw
Pok Yue Weng 2013
22’
In English and Mandarin with English subtitles) Liang Wern Fook Adapted from the novel by Liang Wern Fook. A young couple from China struggles to build a perfect home in Singapore. As their dream of becoming Singaporean seems more and more remote, they decide to see the pandas. * Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2014 * Singapore Writers Festival 2013
BAK KUT TEH (
Director:
Kat Goh 2013
11’30
In Mandarin & Hokkien with Chinese & English subtitles) David Leo
SOUP OF THE DAY
Ah Tee
Ah Huay
Ah Huay …… Adapted from SOUP OF THE DAY by David Leo. Ah Tee, a pork seller at the market, constantly abuses his wife Ah Huay. Despite his charming ways at the market, an inexplicable rage haunts him. One day, Ah Huay decides to act in self-defense to protect herself… * Singapore Writers Festival 2013
2MOTHERS (
Director: Arthur Yap
Royston Tan 2013
9’30
TWO MOTHERS IN A HDB PLAYGROUND
In Hokkien with English subtitles) Foo Chen Loong
TWO MOTHERS OVER A WALL IN
QUEEN ASTRID PARK Adapted from TWO MOTHERS IN A HDB PLAYGROUND by Arthur Yap and TWO MOTHERS OVER A WALL IN QUEEN ASTRID PARK by Foo Chen Loong. A housewife sits alone at home. She seems to have difficulty differentiating the past or present. Going about her daily chores, things take a sharp turn when she is forced to face the issues in her present life. * Singapore Writers Festival 2013
Prog 37 Remarkable Stories Of Asia 28 September 2014 (Sun) 4:30pm* STAR Cinema (* Viddsee
Adi Bontuyan
Charlene Yiu Mr. Derek Tan & Mr. Ho Jia Jian, the co-founders of Viddsee; Mr. Adi Bontuyan, the filmmaker of TAYA; Mr. Javior Chew & Miss Cecilia Ang, the filmmakers of PURPLE LIGHT and the producer, Miss Charlene Yiu, will attend the screening.) (
Viddsee
(97’
4
Curated with Viddsee) including 4 shorts
HD digital format
Singapore)
Viddsee
Viddsee InDPanda
InDPanda
Viddsee is an online media platform who believes in making the best Asian films accessible and great stories to be shared. Built and designed by engineers and filmmakers, Viddsee enables users to easily discover, watch and share stories from Asia on their desktop and mobile devices. The two co-founders of Viddsee are good friends of InDPanda. Their directed short films were screened in InDPanda before. With their recommendation, we bring you four Asian short films with different topics and styles.
TAYA (
Director: Adi Bontuyan
Philippines
2013 9’
In Filipino with English subtitles)
12 A 12 year-old boy learns to play traditional Filipino games through a new set of friends, who will show him that life and their games have many things in common. * Special Jury Prize & Audience Choice Award, Cinemalaya 2013
PIZZA (
Director:
Dick Chua
Malaysia
2014 30’
In Cantonese with English subtitles) An adaptation of a true story of a kidnapping case that took place many years ago. A desperate single father whose three-year-old son is kidnapped and subsequently found murdered in cold blood.
Prog 37
PURPLE LIGHT (
Directors:
Javior Chew
Cecilia Ang
Singapore
2013 24’
In English with Chinese & English subtitles)
A story of love, brotherhood and the expression of oneself. A commonly sung song; a commonly said phrase. "With my rifle and my buddy and me" But when the feelings become real, are you able to handle it? PURPLE LIGHT is inspired by a true account. It is about no form of love should bear a label. * Nominee for Singapore Short Film Awards * Fridae Short Takes
SUNFLOWER (
Director:
Quek Shio-chuan
Malaysia
2014
34’
In Mandarin & Cantonese with English subtitles)
A girl lives with her grandmother. She has a dream of becoming a well-known makeup artist. However, most of the time, there’ll be a huge difference between dreams and reality. One day, she finally lands a job only to find that it’s not make up for the living.
Prog 38 Dreaming Is An Amazing Journey 23 August 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm* STAR Cinema (* I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT A DREAM Mr. Chan Kin-long, the filmmaker of I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT A DREAM will attend the screening.) (117’ 6 including 6 shorts HD digital format)
CHILD ABUSE (
Director: Jo Joo-sang
South Korea
2012
5’
No dialogue)
Adult pictogram saves Child pictogram whom is abused regardless of his intention. th * In competiition, the 9 Jeju Film Festival 2013 th * The 9 Indie-AniFest 2013
THE BIRTH OF A HERO (
Director: Han Ji-hye
South Korea
2012
9’
In Korean with English subtitles)
During a hostage situation in the rooftop of the building, a rabbit escaped from a zoo with a giraffe appears and the happening leads to another incident. th * Best Korean Short Film, the 16 Puchon Int’l Fantastic Film Festival 2012 th * International Competition, the 5 Seoul international Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival 2013
NOCEBO (
Director: Lennart Ruff
Christian
Anna
Germany 2014
40’
In German with English subtitles) Christian
Christian took part in a drug study with his girlfriend Anna. They discovered the death of a fellow participant. When Anna starts showing signs of the deadly side effects, Christian breaks out of the test centre to get help. But neither police nor doctors believe his story. * Finalist, the41st Student Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2014 * Nominee for Best Director & Best Production, Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis 2014 th * The 20 Palm Springs International ShortFest 2014
Prog 38 GYPSY (
Portugal 2013 18’30
Director: David Bonneville
In Portuguese with English subtitles)
Sebastian Sebastian …… Sebastian is a wealthy young man. He finds out he has a flat tire and ends up accepting help from a Gypsy passer-by. In return Sebastian has to give him a ride home... * Locarno International Film Festival 2013 * Nominee for Grand Jury Award, SXSW South-By-SouthWest Film Festival 2014 * Short Film Corner, Cannes Court-Metrage, Cannes 2013
A (
PLEASURE Director: Ninja Thyberg
Sweden
2014
14’30
In Swedish with English subtitles)
Behind the scenes of a porn shoot, they are practicing various positions. The rumour is that one of the girls is doing a double anal, an advanced routine that requires someone extremely tough. * Canal+ Award, Cannes Film Festival 2013 * Nominee for Grand Jury Prize (Short Film), Sundance Film Festival 2014
I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT A DREAM (
Director:
Chan Kin-long
Hong Kong
2013
30’
In Cantonese with Chinese & English subtitles) VAN
──
──
…… Pak-kiu (Chan Kin-long) works as a gaffer while waiting for his first break in front of the camera. When he is offered a bit part as a cancer patient in a new film, he jumps at the chance to practice method acting, literally getting into his character and inhabiting him through claiming membership of a support group, which reunites him with an old classmate.
Prog 39 The Games Of Memory 12 October 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* STAR Cinema (* Glenmark C. Doromal Mr. Glenmark C. Doromal, the filmmaker of THE INFINITE SUN will attend the screening.) (110’
6
including 6 shorts
HD digital format)
FRAGMENTS OF SWEET MEMORIES (
Director: Ku Hye-sun
South Korea
2012
9’
In Korean with English subtitles)
A man reminisces about the happiest moment in his life time. * The 8 Jecheon International Music & Film Festival 2012 th * In Competiition, the 6 Seoul Senior Film Festival 2013 th
DINO (
Director: Edward Gunawan
Indonesia
2013 15’
In Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles) 90
Linda
Paul
Jimmy
Set in the late 90’s, successful door-to-door encyclopedia seller Linda finds her livelihood threatened with the advent of the Internet and computers. Despite encouragement from her friend Paul, she struggles to adapt to the new technology. As a single mother, she also feels she is losing her son Jimmy when he develops an interest in computers. * Best Short Film, Europe on Screen Film Festival of Jakarta 2013 * Best Short Film, Piala Maya of Indonesia 2013 * Nominee for Best Short Film, Festival Film Indonesia 2013
SYNDROMEDA (
Director: Patrik Eklund
Sweden
2013
21’30
In Swedish with English subtitles)
Leif Patrik Eklund
InDPanda
Leif wakes up on the road, naked and bloody, with no memory of what has happened. No one believes him when he claims to have been abducted by aliens. With this film, sporting lots of humour, good acting and good-looking special effects, Patrik Eklund has virtually created a new genre. * In Competition, Sundance Film Festival 2014 * Edinburgh International Film Festival 2013
Prog 39
TILL DEATH LOVE US APART (
Director:
Goh Ying-sheng
2013 14’30
Singapore
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles)
Destiny brings together Yu Ren and Chu Xuan, who are both on the rooftop committing suicide. A small conflict leads to the failure of their attempt. They eventually made a pact to die together. What will destiny bring them as they go on a journey of life and death?
A MEMORY (
Director:
Ren Xia
Hong Kong
2013
17’
In Cantonese with Chinese & English subtitles) (
)
(
)
The son (BabyJohn) wins a prize for his illustration work and plans to use the money to re-furnish the house. The father (Wong Kwong-leung) is happy and very proud of his own way of teaching his son. In the mess of packing up, the son finds the turtle has disappeared. The father and son turn over the house but cannot find it. They decide to go out for searching. th * Best Screenwriter and Best Director (in the Final Round First Class Award), the 9 Tech-ex Cup International University Student Video Contest of China 2014
THE INFINITE SUN (
Director: Glenmark C. Doromal
Philippines
2013 33’
In Cebuano with English subtitles) 1997
Chester
Madison
Chester
Madison Set in 1997, Chester remains in-love and waits for Madison, the girl he grew up with, after being separated for four years without communication. In a conversation with a date, he still has high hopes, as high and infinite as the sun, believing they will m eet again. * Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Production Design & Best Musical Score, Mindanao Film Festival 2013 * Best Actress & Best Production Design, Nabunturan Film Festival 2013
Prog 40 The Emptiness Of Strangers 19 October 2014 (Sun) 5pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (110’
6
including 6 shorts
HD digital format)
REEL (
Director: Jens Choong
Robert
Victor
Sweden
2013
15
13’
In Swedish with English subtitles)
Victor
Robert and Victor are 15 years old and best friends. Tomorrow Victor will move from his hometown. They drag around, and does antics. Slowly, we understand that it's more than friendship between them. Evocative, and with fine acting, this film explores the emotional and sexual boundaries. * Outfest – Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 2014 * In Competition, International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2014
THE COMEDIAN (
Director: Brendan Donoghue Brett
Australia
2014
15’
In English without subtitles)
Brett
The story of struggling stand-up comedian Brett. Set within the underground comedy scene of Sydney Australia Brett hits bottom and while he's down there he has an uplifting and beautiful experience that helps him to move forward with his life. * Outstanding Fictional Film. Short. Sweet, FilmFest of USA 2014 * Richmond International Film Festival 2014
TORN (
Directors: Elmar Imanov
Engin Kundag
Azerbaijan
Germany 2014 22’
In Azerbaijani with English subtitles) ── Two lives, two worlds: a man and a child. A kid who wants to be friends with the neighbouring children. A man who has a date with a woman on a roof. The world of adults and the world of children. They are related but they are torn. * Director’s Fortnight, Cannes Film Festival 2014 th * The 67 Locarno Film Festival 2014
Prog 40
MORE THAN JUST STRANGERS (
Director:
Lester Chow Chun-ming
Hong Kong
2014
29’30
In Cantonese with Chinese & English subtitles) (
)
One day, Hung (Tang Wai-kit), a factory manager in Mainland China, has received the news of his wife applying for a divorce. Only Hung and his son are left in the family as his wife is away. The two are no more than strangers even though they live
under the same roof. They need to get used to live with each other all over again.
FULL TIME (
Director: Mark Gill
UK
2013
15’30
In English with Engish subtitles) Michael
Michael From the filmmaker of THE VOORMAN PROBLEM, nominee for OSCAR Best Short Film (Live Action). Michael, a successful photographer in London. He returns to his childhood home in the north of England to accompany his father to see his beloved football team. Michael struggles through the game as a bored spectator whilst his father is both irritable and irritating. He soon realises that his father’s bad-tempered quirks could be the signs of something graver. * Nominee for Best Drama, Best Direction & Best Screenplay, Corona Fastnet International Film Festival 2013 * BFI London Film Festival 2013
BORDER PATROL (
Director: Peter Baumann
Germany 2014
15’
In German with English subtitles)
Carl Franz Franz Carl, a young eager border cop is anxious to finish work so he can watch the big football match against Austria. Getting annoyed with his partner, Franz, his plans are thwarted by the discovery of a suicide victim in the woods just near the Austrian border. The wily Franz sets about instructing Carl in making the body the Austrians’ problem. st * Bronze Award, the 41 Student Academy Awards (Student OSCAR) 2014 * Best Director, RTS – Royal Television Society Student Television Award of UK 2013 * Best Screenplay, Watersprite 2014 – The Cambridge International Student Film Festival 2014
Prog 41 A Train Named Desire 31 August 2014 (Sun) 5pm* (The Metroplex) (* Mr. Chen Hao, the filmmaker of THE YOUNGER, will attend the screening.) (113’
3
including 3 shorts
HD digital format)
ELIAS (
Director: Clement Badin
France
Spain
2013
55’
In Spanish & French with English subtitles) Cristiano Barcelona. Elias is French and his day-to-day life is kind of troubled. His need of money, his fear of Aids, the happy moments he spends with his friends underneath which lays a trauma. His meeting with a lonely child, Cristiano, leads him to face his own destiny and move forward. * International competition, LIBERCINE - Argentina LGTB International Film Festival 2014 * Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014 * In competition, Amsterdam Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2014
THE YOUNGER (
Director:
Chen Hao
Chen Yen Hong
Taiwan
2014
44’30
In Mandarin & Taiwanese with Chinese & English subtitles) (
)
Hao Zhi Chen (Chen Hao) lives alone with his Grandmother who has Alzheimers and has suffered from a stroke. In order to pay the bills and his grandmother's medical expenses, he goes to work in a gay massage parlor. At first, it was just work...but Hao Zhi soon finds that he is attracted to some of his clientele, and gets pulled into a world where he loses control of things he thought he could handle.
Prog 41
Billy ( Se-jin
BILLY
Director: Kim Chi-up
South Korea
2013
13’
In Korean with English subtitles)
go-go-boy
Se-jin attends an audition to take part in a go-go-boys show. He needs money to pay for his studies and it is just business as usual for him. But Billy does not know that he has to change, to become another person to attract a lot of clients. For every initiation there is a price to pay, which everyone considers normal. th * The 29 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014 * Seoul LGBT Film Festival 2014
• • Love And Death Of Passionate Youth
Prog 42
13 September 2014 (Sat) 2:30pm* (The Metroplex) (* Mr. Huang Ting-chun, the filmmaker of THAT ROOM, will attend the screening.) (98’
4
including 4 shorts
HD digital format)
HUMAN WARMTH (
Director: Christophe Predari
Belgium
2012
11’
In French with English subtitles)
Antoine Bruno Antoine loves being close to Bruno. He loves his warmth. He needs it. But comes the time of detachment, when the body stops responding… * Jury Award, Cinekink, Rahway of United States 2014 * Audience Award, Het Grote Ongeduld Brussels Belgium 2013 * Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014
ADAM (
Director: Segev Gershon
Israel
USA
Indonesia
2013 23’
In Hebrew with English subtitles) Adam
17
Jonathan
Adam
Jonathan
Adam Adam, a 17 year old boy, is secretly in love with Jonathan, the most popular guy at school. One day, Adam decides to make his move by writing Jonathan a love letter through a social network site. The letter shortly leads to violent reactions from all his classmates. As a result, Adam avoids going to school and finds consolation by building an imaginary world with his male figure Barbie dolls. * Best Short Drama Film, New York City International Film Festival 2013 * Best Short Script & Nominee for Best Israeli Short Film, Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival 2013 * In competition, * Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014 * In competition, Inside Out International LGBT Film Festival 2013
Prog 42
THAT ROOM (
Director:
Huang Ting-chun
Taiwan
2014
42’
In Mandarin with Chinese & English subtitles)
That year, Shih committed suicide in his room on Moon Festival. Wei, deeply in love with Shih, is still suffering from the loss of his beloved alone, and living in their apartment in grief. Memory cuts as dagger, while unbearable yearning hurts and makes Wei isolate himself. Moon Festival is around the corner. In regard to death, lover, relatives, and friends, how will Wei act when facing all of them? * World Premiere
ELOI & BIEL (
Director: Noel Alejandro
Spain
2013
23’30
In Spanish with English subtitles)
A young couple breaks into an empty house in the middle of the mountain to unleash their love. ELOI & BIEL is an explicit film showing intimacy in a new and spectacular way. * Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014
Prog 43 Welcome To The Base Of Gay 14 September 2014 (Sun) 4:30pm (The Metroplex) (91’
7
P.D.A. (
including 7 shorts
HD digital format)
(P.D.A.)
Director: Patrick Hancock
USA 2013
P.D.A.
8’
In English without subtitles)
(public display of affection) ──80
Debbie Gibson An urban gay couple are having a lighthearted discussion about their very different views on holding hands in public, leading to a much bigger exploration of their relationship and more. P.D.A. also features a catchy original theme song by 1980's pop icon, composed specifically for the film. * Frameline 37 – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival 2013 * Outfest – Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 2013 MY REALITY (
Director: Carlos Ocho
Spain
2013
14’
In Spanish with English subtitles)
Can we choose a life of lies? Can we decide to believe in a fake reality just because it is full of tenderness, love and also a lot of sex? Are we sure that we are not living an illusion when we are in love? What makes us really happy, if not having our lover by our side? * Torino GLBT Film Festival * Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
LITTLE MAN (
Director: Elder Rapaport Etgar Keret
UK
Israel 2012
23’30
YOUR MAN
In English without subtitles) Elliot
Ryan
30
Elliot
Elliot Based on the short story, YOUR MAN by Etgar Keret, LITTLE MAN is a psychological thriller about one’s inner demons. Elliot is about 30 but is unable to form a long lasting relationship. During the weekend when his brother Ryan shows up, Elliot becomes obsessed with a very odd, spying neighbour who is making too many loud noises that make his head explode. * Inside Out – Toronto LGBT Film Festival 2013 * Frameline 37 – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival 2013
Prog 43 SHOWER (
Director: Christian K. Norvalls
Norway 2012
8’
In Norwegian with English subtitles)
A man enters the shower after his workout, but is soon side-tracked by a noise he cannot identify. He decides to seek out the source of the sound, and enters a situation that will leave him completely exposed. th * The 28 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2013 * Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
dik ( 6
Director: Christopher Stollery
Australia
2011
9’30
In English without subtitles)
Andrew
Robert
Andrew Tim Six year old Andrew enjoys soccer, likes drawing and is excited by his developing writing skills. His father, Robert, is proud of his son’s soccer achievements; a little perturbed by his preference for the colour pink and completely freaked out by what might be going on with Andrew and his school friend Tim. * AT&T Audience Award for Best Short Film, Frameline 37 – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival 2013 * Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film, Audience Choice Award for Best Australian Short Film and Jury Award City of Melbourne Award for Best Australian Short Film, Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2013 * Best Comedy and Audience Special Recognition, Aspen ShortFest 2011 ZAZALAND (
Director: Maayan Cohen
Israel
2013
13’30
In Hebrew & Georgian with English subtitles) Gur
Dikla
Gur
Gur
Madonna Madonna Gur …… It is the night of the engagement ceremony between Gur and Dikla. The two Georgian families are seated tensely, waiting for Gur. Outside, at the same time, Gur's father is scamming to wed Madonna - his mistress's daughter, with Gur. Meanwhile Gur is in the midst of having wild sex with his boyfriend in the adjacent room... * Torino GLBT Film Festival * Barcelona LGBT Film Festival
SPOONERS (
Director: Bryan Horch
USA
2013
13’30
In English with English subtitles)
Nelson Buying a bed can lead to some unexpected consequences. After convincing his husband to retire their old lumpy futon, Nelson is forced to come out in a spectacular way while shopping for their new bed at Drowzy’s Mattress World. * Best Short of 14 film festivals including, Seattle International Film Festival, Barcelona LGBT Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, Melbourne Queer Film Festival and many others
6 1 Secret Garden of SGB
Prog 44
20 September 2014 (Sat) 5pm MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (98’
6
including 6 shorts
HD digital format)
WITHOUT A MOM (
Director: Branden Blinn
USA
2012 13’
In English without subtitles) ──
Two parents, one son, and one problem. A young man’s painful reaction to a surprise breakup by his girlfriend causes tension between the two men who have raised him since birth, bringing doubts and fears over their decision to raise a boy without a mom.
ELECTRIC INDIGO (
Director: Jean-Julien Collette
Belgium
France
2013 24’
In French with English subtitles) Indigo
Ruben
Tony
…… Indigo, a girl with a rather unusual route, growing up in a family with two heterosexual fathers, Rubén, the Spaniard, and Tony, the American, united in the bonds of a non-carnal marriage, who had decided to raise their daughter together, born to a surrogate mother. But when she decides to get back Indigo, things get more complicated... th * Best Short, the 18 Madrid International LGBT Film Festival th * Belgian Television Award & Audience Award, the 16 Brussels International Short Film Festival
ACT OF INSTINCT ( Jorge
Director: Paulo de Tarso Disca
Brazil 2013
14’30 Tom
In Portuguese with English subtitles) Tom
Erica
Jorge has broken his marriage and is taking care of his little girl. He meets Tom at the pool of his building and tells him that he is tired of women. The beautiful neighbor Erica arrives to change everything. th * The 29 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014
Prog 44
RUE DES ROSES (
Director: Patrick Fabre
France
Mehdi
9
2012
15’
In French with English subtitles)
Alison
Axel
Axel Alison It’s Father’s day and Mehdi is impatient to see his nine year old daughter, Alison. He is also a little anxious, for Mehdi has started living with his male lover, Axel. Would Axel’s offering of a pretty dress be enough to win Alison’s acceptance? th * The 29 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014 * Inside Out – Toronto LGBT Film Festival 2013
TOEING THE LINE (
Director: Branden Blinn Zach
USA
2013 17’30
In English without subtitles)
Lamar
… … … A riveting exploration of the ambiguity of male sexual desire, as Zach and Lamar, two guys, jock friends from high school years before, re-encounter each other during a meet and greet at a local café. They’ve done everything together… well almost everything until today when that line that won’t be crossed suddenly is crossed. * Palm Springs International ShortFest 2013
A LA CARTE (
Director: Branden Blinn
USA
2013 13’30
In English without subtitles) ──
An unusual and amusing blind date between a middle aged couple - it is their first experience of this kind - and a gay male prostitute. Embarrassment and a sense of the ridiculous seem to prevail due to the evident difference in age. But sex can sometimes be considered just as a game, a simple appetite. Or not? th * The 29 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014
Prog 45 Boys’ Love Adventure 19 October 2014 (Sun) 2:30pm* MCL (MCL Telford Cinema) (* Lasse Nielsen Gerald Herman Mr. Lasse Nielsen, the filmmaker of HAPPY BIRTHDAY and Mr. Gerald Herman, the producer of the film, will attend the screening.) (101’
4
including 4 shorts
HD digital format)
A DIARY ABOUT DESIRE (
Director:
Adam Tseng
Taiwan
2014
20’
In Mandarin with Chinese subtitles)
In a person's life, the first original desire begins at home, and it often looks like some kind of love, but the appearance varies, but is changing with time. The film explored my own desires. It also expressed my desire and love, including the conflicts and complex side of heart and desire. * World Premiere
ONE NIGHT (
Director: Kim-Jho Gwang-soo
Geun-ho
20
South Korea
2013
35’ Yong-woo
In Korean with English subtitles) Sang-woo
gay
Geun-ho
Jun After taking the College Entrance Exam, Geun-ho, a 20 year old gay man, goes to the gay bar with his friends Yong-woo and Sang-soo. He meets Jun at there by chance and recklessly follows him to Seoul to spend the night at his place. th * The 29 Torino GLBT Film Festival 2014
Prog 45
RONNY (
RONNY & I
Director: Guy Shalem
USA
2014
21’
In English without subtitles) Adam
iPhone 5
Bryan Singer
Ronny Jane Lynch
20 A brilliant and touching short film, completely shot on an iPhone 5. The story follows childhood best friends Adam and Ronny on a weekend getaway after the former has been dumped by his girlfriend. It is executive-produced by Bryan Singer (X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST) and Emmy-winning GLEE star Jane Lynch. The tale mirrors a secret the filmmaker has harboured for two decades. * Outfest – Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (
Director: Lasse Nielsen
YOU ARE NOT ALONE(1978)
Danmark
2013 24’30 14
Thomas
In Danish with English subtitles) 15
Thomas New film from the director of YOU ARE NOT ALONE (1978). Life can be frustrating for Thomas, a 14-year-old boy in Denmark a country where the age of consent is 15. His birthday might be right around the corner, but his handsome neighbour is making it seem like forever! * Frameline 37 – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival 2013