Studiokino der AG Stadtkino e.V. im Schönborner Hof (Maison de France)
Kultursommer: »Great British Films«
Do, 18. Juni, 20.30 h
»Creative Digital Culture: Blank Slate«
9 digitale Kurzfilme von multi-ethnischen Filmemachern, Produktion: B3 Media, GB 2008; DVD, 100 Min, OF
»An edgy and eclectic mix of short films starring, written and produced by new multi-ethnic talent from across the UK«
»If these films are an accurate depiction of the 21st century British psyche there is, quite literally, a great deal of soul searching underway.«
Dieses Programm als Projekt des UK Film Council und wird mit der Unterstützung des British Council präsentiert.
»Mash Up«
Jesse Lawrence
Prod: La Famiglia, UK 2006, 10 Min.
On a run down council estate, Robert visits his mentally disturbed friend and recounts the details of a vicious street attack, only to discover that his own perception of reality has been turned upside down.
»Bro 9«
Juliet Ellis
UK 2006, 8 Min.
Bro 9 a quietly disturbing film unveiling a portrait of an inner city black urban male struggling to understand the emotional consequences of the childhood loss of his father. Bro 9 explores the complex psychology of Scally as his personality disorder takes a startling grip on his reality and perception of the world.
»Forty Days of Mourning«
Aamina Ahmad
Prod: Junglee Productions, UK 2006, 10 Min.
Humi is seven, and things in her house have changed. Her grandmother, a force of nature, has died, leaving the once spirited house in mourning. Humi watches with curiousity as mourners, dressed in white, gather in their house to observe the forty day period of mourning. Meanwhile, her mother, Nazia, devastated by the loss, starts to fall apart. As Nazia turns her back on the world and Humi, she stands to lose all that she has left. And it's up to Humi to bring her mother back from the brink.
»Games That Children Play«
Sheku Kallon
UK 2006, 10 Min.
Desperate to be one of the gang, Roman accepts the challenge to spend the night in an haunted manor hous. Left alone he hears noises. Is it a ghost or ist just games that children play ...?
Sheku has been hard at work delving into the new music scene, developing contacts and winning numerous music video assignments for the Officina camp. Sheku was only 18 when he started, but directed 4 music videos in the space of 6 months.
»Chicken Soup«
Farah Abushwesha
UK 2006, 8 Min.
Based on a true story, Chicken Soup is set late at night in an anonymous airport bar. It is the heart-warming story of Khal, a young Arab, whose need for independence and to belong in western society has alienated him from his father. A chance encounter with a mysterious blind old Arab whose revelation of a childhood accident reminds Khal, what his father really means to him and that parents can make mistakes.
»Explosions«
Hammad Khan
UK 2006, 10 Min.
While waiting for his turn to bat for a local cricket team, Hassan reflects on his disillusions and the temptation to join a fundamental cause. When his turn arrives, Hassan is ready to explode.
Hammad Khan, a UK-based Pakistani filmmaker, made his first short film “Samovar” in 2004. Hammad completed his first UK-based short film “Explosions” in collaboration with the UK Film Council.
Trailer und Profil auf: vids.myspace.com
»Best Mates«
Maninderpal Sahota
Prod: Union, UK 2006, 10 Min.
Two old university friends, Raj and Tom, escape their failing relationships on a boy's night out. As the evening evolves, insecurities and old rivalries emerge. When the friends finally reveal their painful realities, the consequences are both unforeseen and shocking.
»Seeker«
Omelihu Nwanguma, Adam Hutchings
Prod: Tractor Film, UK 2004, 10 Min.
Olu, an Nigerian immigrant resorts to desperate measures while living in London, in a bid to convince his family back home that he is living the rich life they expect of him.
»Zoltan The Great«
Robert Samuels
Prod: Pulse Films, UK 2005, 10:04 Min.
Zoltan is a retiring human cannonball at a Victorian circus and freak show. With dwindling audiences and appreciation for his act, he decides to make his last performance, special.
Download zum Ausdrucken: Blank-Slate-Programm-Flyer (pdf, ca. 420 KB)
Dieses Programm wird mit der Unterstützung des British Council präsentiert.
Filmseite des British Council: britfilms
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