KINOTRIPČIČ

The programme opens with Acid Rain, a Polish animated short, that leads us into murky East European woods illuminated only by picturesque characters travelling without goals, and their paths that cross whether they wish it or not. It then continues with Former Cult Member Hears Music for the First Time, an American satire which openly mocks particularly modern documentaries that we like to watch on social media but also criticises filmmaking crews and the modern society. Next up is the Palestinian film Maradona’s Legs, which hurls us back to the 1990 World Cup and the odyssey of two boys that try to obtain the last sticker – Maradona’s legs – that’s missing from their football album. As we journey alongside, we again feel like children, although we also recognise the film’s subtle political (and still current) undertone. Nearing the end, we will join Toomas Beneath the Valley of the Wild Wolves, and watch this bored domestic wolf spice up his life by starring in porn films to the discontent of his wife and children. Lastly, our final stop brings us to African Congo where we dance submerged in bright colours along with Zombies, a film that touches upon the occasionally worn-out theme of modern addiction to mobile devices but in a new, vibrant, and original way.

All in all, a cheerful selection of shorts chosen by the young for the young and also those slightly older yet still young at heart. Enjoy your journey on the film voyage!