To be human means to be fragile. Our film selection “Vulnerable Shell” shows the individual experiences of addiction, traditions, nonconformity and trauma, and that healing is a process.
König
[King]
To finance his drug and gambling addiction, Sebastian toils like a bear on the construction site. Gambling brings him quick luck, but also suffering in his life. A short documentary between high scores and failure.
To finance his drug and gambling addiction, Sebastian toils like a bear on the construction site. Gambling brings him quick luck, but also suffering in his life. A short documentary between high scores and failure.
Directors:Alexander Conrads, Emily Ufken
Emily Ufken
Editing:
Alexander Conrads
Music:
Simon Conrads
gambling addiction, substance abuse, mentions of suicide
Lemongrass Girl
Superstition and modernity are closely situated on this film set in Thailand. Young Piano has a lot of responsibility as a production manager. She finds herself faced with an insurmountable task as she is supposed to plant the lemongrass to protect the film shoot from rain.
Superstition and modernity are closely situated on this film set in Thailand. Young Piano has a lot of responsibility as a production manager. She finds herself faced with an insurmountable task as she is supposed to plant the lemongrass to protect the film shoot from rain.
Director:Pom Bunsermvicha
Screenplay:
Anocha Suwichakornpong
Parinee Buthrasri
Editing:
Aacharee Ungsriwong
Sound designer:
Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr
Jesus Egon Christus
[Jesus Egon Christ]
In an evangelical parish on the outskirts of Berlin, a self-proclaimed priest gathers those who find no place in society. But even among those forgotten, the disparate Egon finds no connection – and yet he feels the light of the world.
In an evangelical parish on the outskirts of Berlin, a self-proclaimed priest gathers those who find no place in society. But even among those forgotten, the disparate Egon finds no connection – and yet he feels the light of the world.
Directors:David Vajda, Saša Vajda
Producer:
David Vajda
Antonia Lange
Editing:
Benjamin Mirguet, David Vajda, Saša Vajda
mental illness, substance abuse, violence against animals, physical and psychological abuse, self harm
Varjoja radalla
[Shadows on the Rails]
On a mild summer evening by the lake, four train drivers reflect on how fear, grief and bitterness caused their own mental constitutions and how they can process the pain. A soulful short documentary about traumatic experiences and how they can be overcome through mutual support.
On a mild summer evening by the lake, four train drivers reflect on how fear, grief and bitterness caused their own mental constitutions and how they can process the pain. A soulful short documentary about traumatic experiences and how they can be overcome through mutual support.
Director:Elias Kahla
Ari Virem
mentions of suicide, trauma