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Part1 - Emotional Short Stories from childhood
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IRLANDA
Frankie (Frankie, Irlanda, 2007)
Director: Darren Thornton
Runtime: 12 minutes
Synopsis: Frankie is 15-years-old and preparing for fatherhood. He is determined to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realize how impossible this will be for himhim.
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FRANCE
The Afternoon Snack (Le Goûter, France, 2008)
Director: Bruno Vaussenat
Runtime: 15 minutes
Synopsis: A 9 years old boy is sent home after a fight with a classmate. His grandfather has to look after him. However, the afternoon is going to take an unexpected turn.
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RUSSIA
Ryba (Ryba, Russia, 2008)
Director: Alexander KottRuntime: 14 minutes
Synopsis: Lyrically visual tone poem following a young boy is wanderings as he finds wonder in his wintry playground.
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THE NETHERLANDS
Missen (Missen, The Netherlands, 2009)
Director: Jochem de Vries
Runtime: 12 minutes
Synopsis: On the day of a school trip, a seven-year-old girl is brought to school by her mother. However, it is soon revealed that, for the mother, bringing her little girl to school is not an ordinary occasion.
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UNITED KINGDOM
Gone Fishing (Gone Fishing, United Kingdom, 2008)
Director: Chris JonesRuntime: 13 minutes
Synopsis: Gone Fishing is the touching story of a boy and an old man coming to terms with bereavement through their shared love of fishing, and the legend of Goliath, the biggest pike ever caught!
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GREECE
Pilala (Pilala, Greece, 2004)
Director: Theo Papadoulakis
Runtime: 15 minutes
Synopsis: A big day is set ahead for twelve-year old Adipas. He is preparing to watch his idol on TV, but an electricity failure in his village ruins his plans. His grandfather's café is the only place with electricity and in a rush to get there he causes pandemonium in the village.
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The Second Eurochannel Short Films Tour
On Eurochannel, tune in for the Second Eurochannel Short Films Tour, a tribute to the changing face of Europe. On this special occasion, you will enjoy a wealth of contemporary creation in the form of short films from allacross Europe.
Divided into three parts (Emotional Short Stories from the childhood, European Comedies, Eastern Europe Stories), this second edition enlarges Europe's borders. This special will take you not just through the European Union, but also through Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and The Balkans. Let Eurochannel take you on a tour to discover the great and diverse cultures ofEurope.
This festival allows a worldwide audience to appreciate a unique cinematic perspective which, until now, was only available to a limited audience. Nowthese cinematic visions may be viewed and appreciated by everybody.
Each of these films is a unique sample of its home country's most intimate,day-to-day moments. They show us how the people of Europe live, love and hate, revealed with taste and sensitivity. The short film is an artistic choice that many directors work with to express their talent, allowing for a unique style, pace and endless possibilities.
Each film chosen by Eurochannel is a view of today's Europe, a step closer to a greater cultural community. It is a chance for the directors to lay the foundations of a truly European creation.
