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Ninth Eurochannel Short Films Tour - Program 1 - A Fresh Start Embark on an unforgettable cinematic journey with the greatest examples of new European filmmaking. The Eurochannel Short Films Tour returns to the screens across the globe for its ninth edition with a special defining theme: togetherness! Over the last decade, the Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark. A unique event, this one-of-a-kind program invites viewers to follow the most gifted directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through the art of the short film. With these filmmakers as guides, viewers discover fascinating stories, culture and entertainment through the eyes of a director. Nearly every European country takes part in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour ― with each film, broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English, serves as an example of the creativity and dynamism of modern European cinema. |
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Weekend (Haftasonu, 2016) Director: Talat Gokdemir Synopsis: Following his father’s death, Hasan returns to Cyprus after an absence of many years. As he spends time in his childhood village with his grieving mother and childhood girlfriend, the inner struggle with his identity and the challenge of being in a traditionalist community resurfaces. The pressure to attend the funeral pushes Hasan to confront his past and to search for reconciliation, not only with his family and home, but also with himself. Festival Selections: |
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Deep Water (Le Grand Bain, 2016) Director: Valérie Leroy Synopsis: Mia, a thirty-year-old woman in the process of a divorce, moves into a studio in a social housing building. A former swimming champion, she’s trying to teach the other residents how to swim . . . without a swimming pool. Festival Selections: • ShortFest – Palm Springs International Film Festival (2017) |
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House of Cards (Kaardimaja, 2014) Director: Carlos Eduardo Lesmes López Synopsis: Mart dreams of going away to California. He believes that the grass is much greener on the other side, but when a new opportunity, a much less risky one, appears, he will have to decide whether to leave or to stay. Festival Selections: • BOB (Best of BFM 2014) – Best Director |
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The Kiosk (Der Kiosk, 2013) Director: Anete Melece Synopsis: For years now, the kiosk has been Olga’s little home simply because her sweet tooth and monotonous life has made her bigger than the exit. To distract herself, she reads travel magazines and dreams of being far away. An absurd incident starts the beginning of her journey. Festival Selections: • 10th International Independent Film Festival IndieLisboa, Lisbon (PT), Apr. 2013 |