A dramaturg is present during the writing of the screenplay, but does not write the film. A dramaturg is present during the shoot, but does not direct the film. A dramaturg sits in the editing room, but does not edit the film. A dramaturg is involved in many other aspects of film production as well, […]
On the recently colonized Crystal Planet, 11-year-old Rea befriends a dinosaur-like cub named Burgy, who was separated from his mother by a mutant monster. As Rea attempts to reunite Burgy with his mother, she faces a dangerous task when they cross paths with the ruthless Governor, who seeks to exploit Burgy’s unique abilities for profit. […]
A 90-minute film capturing 24 critical hours in the life of Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela. An intimate drama of a young man who, after years of serving a totalitarian state, longs to escape Czechoslovakia’s “golden cage” and live freely. As he struggles with fear and identity, the regime exploits his vulnerability, using ruthless pressure […]
A fairy tale with a modern concept, full of humor and adventure. It deals with a current topic: How many times in life do we want to be someone else, to behave according to other people’s instructions and not according to our heart and our dreams. That’s what happened to Princess – she wanted to […]
In the clouds high above Earth lies a mythical playground where children of Greek gods and monsters come to play. Among them is Yios, a little boy with a shining sun for a head and an explosive energy that keeps the other children at a distance. When Yios creates yet another disaster, the annoyed children […]
A raw, self-made and deeply personal work, If Pigeons Turned to Gold cuts into addiction and intergenerational trauma, capturing several years in the lives of four family members. Pepa, the director, records on an iPhone and tries to understand why their beloved older brother and cousins live unhoused and experience substance addiction. Formally inventive and […]
Tourists lie carelessly on the beach while the island is caught in flames. In her short film Greetings from Rhodes, director Viera Čákanyová reveals our talent for ignoring crises with irony and a hint of kitsch. Realistic comments from holidaymakers and glossy advertisements from travel agencies complement this tragicomic scene and invite the audience to […]
In a kingdom bound by hierarchy and surrounded by magical wilderness, young maiden Jasna stands against the tyrannical ruler, Volk. In his wrath, he banishes her on a treacherous journey to a land from which none return. Guided by courage, she finds an ally in Eagle, the forest guardian. Together, they seek to break the […]