4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI CINEMA
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
19.00
From a Night Porter's Point of View
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1977, 17'
Views of a Retired Night Porter
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38'
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1977, 17'
Views of a Retired Night Porter
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38'
4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI - BIG HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.00
Kalinovski Square
Yuri Khashchevatski, Estonia & Belarus, 2007, 73’
An exquisite political satire of Alexander Lukashenko’s never-ending presidency. Elections, democracy and freedom of speech in Belarus.
Yuri Khashchevatski, Estonia & Belarus, 2007, 73’
An exquisite political satire of Alexander Lukashenko’s never-ending presidency. Elections, democracy and freedom of speech in Belarus.
18.00
A Day to Remember
Liu Wei, China, 2005, 13’
4th June 2005. Could this be an anniversary date? In Beijing, passersby are reluctant to remember what happened 16 years ago.
The Fidesz Jew, the Mother with No Sense of Nation and Mediation
Eszter Hajdú, Hungary, 2008, 72’
Can differing political views break up a marriage? The extremes of political friction in Hungary today.
Liu Wei, China, 2005, 13’
4th June 2005. Could this be an anniversary date? In Beijing, passersby are reluctant to remember what happened 16 years ago.
The Fidesz Jew, the Mother with No Sense of Nation and Mediation
Eszter Hajdú, Hungary, 2008, 72’
Can differing political views break up a marriage? The extremes of political friction in Hungary today.
20.00
Brides of Allah
Natalie Assouline, Israel, 2008, 76’
What makes a mother of five risk a life term for transporting a suicide bomber? A glimpse into the lives and motivations of women in prison for involvement in terrorist attacks in Israel.
Natalie Assouline, Israel, 2008, 76’
What makes a mother of five risk a life term for transporting a suicide bomber? A glimpse into the lives and motivations of women in prison for involvement in terrorist attacks in Israel.
22.00
Gugara
Jacek Naglowski & Andrzej Dybczak, Poland, 2008, 58’
The Evenki are reindeer herders of Siberia. The reindeer gone - they are forced to abandon their ancient way of life, but how to go on?
Jacek Naglowski & Andrzej Dybczak, Poland, 2008, 58’
The Evenki are reindeer herders of Siberia. The reindeer gone - they are forced to abandon their ancient way of life, but how to go on?
TOLDI - SMALL HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.15
Chronicle of a Summer
Jean Rouch & Edgar Morin, France, 1961, 85’
A simple question - Are you happy? – and a range of complex answers. The first cinéma vérité documentary. A true landmark in film history.
Jean Rouch & Edgar Morin, France, 1961, 85’
A simple question - Are you happy? – and a range of complex answers. The first cinéma vérité documentary. A true landmark in film history.
18.15
The Infinite Border
Juan Manuel Sepúlveda, Mexico, 2007, 90’
Exodus from Central America to the US via Mexico. A fence 10 meters high and over a 1000 kilometers long is meant to halt the migrants. Can it keep out those searching for a better life?
Juan Manuel Sepúlveda, Mexico, 2007, 90’
Exodus from Central America to the US via Mexico. A fence 10 meters high and over a 1000 kilometers long is meant to halt the migrants. Can it keep out those searching for a better life?
20.15
A Village Romance
Kriszta Bódis, Hungary, 2006, 50’
Bitter-sweet love story between a middle-aged lesbian and a married Roma woman in a remote Hungarian village.
Kriszta Bódis, Hungary, 2006, 50’
Bitter-sweet love story between a middle-aged lesbian and a married Roma woman in a remote Hungarian village.
22.15
Views of a Retired Night Porter
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38’
Kieslowski's porter retired. Andreas Horvath went to see what happened to the man whose favorite pastime was checking up on others.
For God, Tsar and Fatherland
Nino Kirtadze, Russia & France 2007, 53’
Durakovo village: authoritarian utopia with God, tsar, and fatherland as three moral pillars. A model for all Russia?
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38’
Kieslowski's porter retired. Andreas Horvath went to see what happened to the man whose favorite pastime was checking up on others.
For God, Tsar and Fatherland
Nino Kirtadze, Russia & France 2007, 53’
Durakovo village: authoritarian utopia with God, tsar, and fatherland as three moral pillars. A model for all Russia?
4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI - BIG HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.00
The Mosquito Problem and Other Stories
Andrey Paounov, Bulgaria, 2007, 100’
The epic story of a village turned concentration camp, turned city, turned nuclear power plant and of its population: drunken boar hunters, high school cheerleaders, a piano aficionado, soldiers from a nearby NATO base, and the laconic former mayor.
Andrey Paounov, Bulgaria, 2007, 100’
The epic story of a village turned concentration camp, turned city, turned nuclear power plant and of its population: drunken boar hunters, high school cheerleaders, a piano aficionado, soldiers from a nearby NATO base, and the laconic former mayor.
18.00
Twins
Arthur Bálint, Hungary, 2005, 72’
Sándor and Lajos live in a quiet Transylvanian village by their own rules, close to nature. The ordinary joys of ordinary people.
Arthur Bálint, Hungary, 2005, 72’
Sándor and Lajos live in a quiet Transylvanian village by their own rules, close to nature. The ordinary joys of ordinary people.
20.00
End of the Rainbow
Robert Nugen, Australia & France, 2007, 84’
A gold mine in a remote Guinean settlement. Global economy meets the tribal community.
Robert Nugen, Australia & France, 2007, 84’
A gold mine in a remote Guinean settlement. Global economy meets the tribal community.
22.00
Campaign! The Kawasaki Candidate
Kazuhiro Soda, Japan & USA, 2007, 53’
Go to the nearest sidewalk with a microphone and amplifier, and start campaigning. An amusing look at Japanese democracy.
Kazuhiro Soda, Japan & USA, 2007, 53’
Go to the nearest sidewalk with a microphone and amplifier, and start campaigning. An amusing look at Japanese democracy.
TOLDI - SMALL HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.15
The Resolution
Gyula Gazdag & Judit Ember, Hungary, 1972, 105’
Why would a Communist Party committee want to ruin a successful cooperative? An insight into the workings of Kadar’s Hungary. One of the “Best 100 Documentaries of all time” by the International Documentary Association.
Gyula Gazdag & Judit Ember, Hungary, 1972, 105’
Why would a Communist Party committee want to ruin a successful cooperative? An insight into the workings of Kadar’s Hungary. One of the “Best 100 Documentaries of all time” by the International Documentary Association.
18.15
The Tailor
Óscar Pérez, Spain, 2007, 30’
A Pakistani tailor and his Indian employee work together in an 8m2 store in one of Barcelona’s poorest neighborhoods. Immigrants exploit immigrants.
Full of Grease
Kristóf Kovács, Hungary, 2007, 63’
Enthusiastic villagers set out to represent their village at an international butchers’ competition. A true story with pig killings and a happy end.
Óscar Pérez, Spain, 2007, 30’
A Pakistani tailor and his Indian employee work together in an 8m2 store in one of Barcelona’s poorest neighborhoods. Immigrants exploit immigrants.
Full of Grease
Kristóf Kovács, Hungary, 2007, 63’
Enthusiastic villagers set out to represent their village at an international butchers’ competition. A true story with pig killings and a happy end.
20.15
Missing Lives: Disappearances and Impunity in the North Caucasus
Zaroma Mukusheva, Russia & USA, 2008, 14’
"Counter-terrorism operations" conducted by Russian military and security forces in Chechnya since 1999 have resulted in the enforced disappearances of over 3000 people.
The Imaginary Revolution
Balázs Zágoni, Hungary, 2005, 40’
The Transylvanian cleric, the Securitate and a revolution that never happened.
Zaroma Mukusheva, Russia & USA, 2008, 14’
"Counter-terrorism operations" conducted by Russian military and security forces in Chechnya since 1999 have resulted in the enforced disappearances of over 3000 people.
The Imaginary Revolution
Balázs Zágoni, Hungary, 2005, 40’
The Transylvanian cleric, the Securitate and a revolution that never happened.
22.15
Recycle
Mahmoud Al Massad, Jordan & The Netherlands & USA & Germany, 2007, 80’
Abu Amar, a Jordanian ex-Mujahid and father of eight collects cardboard on the streets of Zarqa. Portrait of a desperate man, whose religious beliefs are put to the test in the face of humiliating poverty.
Mahmoud Al Massad, Jordan & The Netherlands & USA & Germany, 2007, 80’
Abu Amar, a Jordanian ex-Mujahid and father of eight collects cardboard on the streets of Zarqa. Portrait of a desperate man, whose religious beliefs are put to the test in the face of humiliating poverty.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 1
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
Drifter
Sebastian Heidinger, Germany, 2007, 80’
Three young homeless drug addicts at Berlin’s Bahnhof Zoo station. Is there a way out?
Sebastian Heidinger, Germany, 2007, 80’
Three young homeless drug addicts at Berlin’s Bahnhof Zoo station. Is there a way out?
18.30
The Infinite Border
Juan Manuel Sepúlveda, Mexico, 2007, 90’
Exodus from Central America to the US via Mexico. A fence 10 meters high and over a 1000 kilometers long is meant to halt the migrants. Can it keep out those searching for a better life?
Juan Manuel Sepúlveda, Mexico, 2007, 90’
Exodus from Central America to the US via Mexico. A fence 10 meters high and over a 1000 kilometers long is meant to halt the migrants. Can it keep out those searching for a better life?
20.30
Brides of Allah
Natalie Assouline, Israel, 2008, 76’
What makes a mother of five risk a life term for transporting a suicide bomber? A glimpse into the lives and motivations of women in prison for involvement in terrorist attacks in Israel.
Natalie Assouline, Israel, 2008, 76’
What makes a mother of five risk a life term for transporting a suicide bomber? A glimpse into the lives and motivations of women in prison for involvement in terrorist attacks in Israel.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 2
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
All White in Barking
Marc Isaacs, UK, 2007, 73’
What happens when an xenophobic elderly couple is invited to dinner by their immigrant neighbours?
Marc Isaacs, UK, 2007, 73’
What happens when an xenophobic elderly couple is invited to dinner by their immigrant neighbours?
18.30
Gugara
Jacek Naglowski & Andrzej Dybczak, Poland, 2008, 58’
The Evenki are reindeer herders of Siberia. The reindeer gone – they are forced to abandon their ancient way of life, but how to go on?
Jacek Naglowski & Andrzej Dybczak, Poland, 2008, 58’
The Evenki are reindeer herders of Siberia. The reindeer gone – they are forced to abandon their ancient way of life, but how to go on?
20.30
Blind Loves
Juraj Lehotský, Slovakia, 2008, 77’
A sensitive and powerful reflection on the most intimate feelings and emotions of blind people. Winner of the Art Cinema Award in Cannes 2008.
Juraj Lehotský, Slovakia, 2008, 77’
A sensitive and powerful reflection on the most intimate feelings and emotions of blind people. Winner of the Art Cinema Award in Cannes 2008.
4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI - BIG HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.00
Homeless F.C.
James Leong & Lynn Lee, Hong Kong, 2007, 103’
In Hong Kong the Dawn homeless football team is training to take part in the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town. Only eight players can go, and secretly, everyone wants to be chosen.
James Leong & Lynn Lee, Hong Kong, 2007, 103’
In Hong Kong the Dawn homeless football team is training to take part in the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town. Only eight players can go, and secretly, everyone wants to be chosen.
18.00
Crime and Punishment
Zhao Liang, China & France, 2007, 123’
Ambitious units fight crime in a remote part of China with often confused and grotesque results.
Zhao Liang, China & France, 2007, 123’
Ambitious units fight crime in a remote part of China with often confused and grotesque results.
20.15
Mechanical Love
Phie Ambo, Denmark & Finland, 2007, 79’
Is it right to allow someone to live under the illusion that they are "loved" by a machine? If so, are humans redundant?
Phie Ambo, Denmark & Finland, 2007, 79’
Is it right to allow someone to live under the illusion that they are "loved" by a machine? If so, are humans redundant?
22.00
She's a Boy I Knew
Gwen Haworth, Canada, 2007, 70’
The director, born Steven Haworth, revisits his coming-out, makeover, and rebirth as Gwen while talking to his family, ex-wife and friends.
Gwen Haworth, Canada, 2007, 70’
The director, born Steven Haworth, revisits his coming-out, makeover, and rebirth as Gwen while talking to his family, ex-wife and friends.
TOLDI - SMALL HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
16.15
Involuntary
Boaz Alexander Rosenberg, Israel, 2007, 72’
Two women living with Tourette Syndrome, an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder. A film about survival in a world where one feels "abnormal" and different.
Boaz Alexander Rosenberg, Israel, 2007, 72’
Two women living with Tourette Syndrome, an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder. A film about survival in a world where one feels "abnormal" and different.
18.15
The Tailor
Óscar Pérez, Spain, 2007, 30’
A Pakistani tailor and his Indian employee work together in an 8m2 store in one of Barcelona’s poorest neighborhoods. Immigrants exploit immigrants.
Three Missing Pages
Richárd Schuster, Hungary, 2007, 45’
Vera parted with her love when he was sent to a forced labor camp. For sixty years she kept silent; now, at the request of her grandson, she tells her story.
Óscar Pérez, Spain, 2007, 30’
A Pakistani tailor and his Indian employee work together in an 8m2 store in one of Barcelona’s poorest neighborhoods. Immigrants exploit immigrants.
Three Missing Pages
Richárd Schuster, Hungary, 2007, 45’
Vera parted with her love when he was sent to a forced labor camp. For sixty years she kept silent; now, at the request of her grandson, she tells her story.
20.15
A Day to Remember
Liu Wei, China, 2005, 13’
4th June 2005. Could this be an anniversary date? In Beijing, passersby are reluctant to remember what happened 16 years ago.
To See If I'm Smiling
Tamar Yarom, Israel, 2007, 60’
Women soldiers who served in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank tried to bury the past for years, but finally speak about their experiences.
Liu Wei, China, 2005, 13’
4th June 2005. Could this be an anniversary date? In Beijing, passersby are reluctant to remember what happened 16 years ago.
To See If I'm Smiling
Tamar Yarom, Israel, 2007, 60’
Women soldiers who served in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank tried to bury the past for years, but finally speak about their experiences.
22.15
Stone Silence
Krzysztof Kopczyn´ski, Poland & USA, 2007, 52’
In the spring of 2005, a 29 year-old woman was publicly stoned for adultery in the Afghan village of Spingul. Were there any witnesses?
Krzysztof Kopczyn´ski, Poland & USA, 2007, 52’
In the spring of 2005, a 29 year-old woman was publicly stoned for adultery in the Afghan village of Spingul. Were there any witnesses?
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 1
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
End of the Rainbow
Robert Nugent, Australia & France, 2007, 84’
A gold mine in a remote Guinean settlement. Global economy meets the tribal community.
Robert Nugent, Australia & France, 2007, 84’
A gold mine in a remote Guinean settlement. Global economy meets the tribal community.
18.30
Campaign! The Kawasaki Candidate
Kazuhiro Soda, Japan & USA, 2007, 53’
Go to the nearest sidewalk with a microphone and amplifier, and start campaigning. An amusing look at Japanese democracy.
Kazuhiro Soda, Japan & USA, 2007, 53’
Go to the nearest sidewalk with a microphone and amplifier, and start campaigning. An amusing look at Japanese democracy.
20.30
Mother
Antoine Cattin & Pavel Kostomarov, Switzerland & France & Russia, 2007, 80’
With her nine children she ran away from her violent husband. Her eldest son is in jail, her daughter just gave birth. Portrait of a mother.
Antoine Cattin & Pavel Kostomarov, Switzerland & France & Russia, 2007, 80’
With her nine children she ran away from her violent husband. Her eldest son is in jail, her daughter just gave birth. Portrait of a mother.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 2
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
Kalinovski Square
Yuri Khashchevatski, Estonia & Belarus, 2007, 73’
An exquisite political satire of Alexander Lukashenko’s never-ending presidency. Elections, democracy and freedom of speech in Belarus.
Yuri Khashchevatski, Estonia & Belarus, 2007, 73’
An exquisite political satire of Alexander Lukashenko’s never-ending presidency. Elections, democracy and freedom of speech in Belarus.
18.30
The Mosquito Problem and Other Stories
Andrey Paounov, Bulgaria, 2007, 100’
The epic story of a village turned concentration camp, turned city, turned nuclear power plant and of its population: drunken boar hunters, high school cheerleaders, a piano aficionado, soldiers from a nearby NATO base, and the laconic former mayor.
Andrey Paounov, Bulgaria, 2007, 100’
The epic story of a village turned concentration camp, turned city, turned nuclear power plant and of its population: drunken boar hunters, high school cheerleaders, a piano aficionado, soldiers from a nearby NATO base, and the laconic former mayor.
20.30
Cold Waves
Alexandru Solomon, Romania & Germany & Luxembourg, 2007, 108’
An earthquake, three mysterious deaths, and a bomb attack. The puzzling story of the Romanian section of Radio Free Europe.
Alexandru Solomon, Romania & Germany & Luxembourg, 2007, 108’
An earthquake, three mysterious deaths, and a bomb attack. The puzzling story of the Romanian section of Radio Free Europe.
4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI - BIG HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
12.00
Primary
Robert Drew, USA, 1960, 60’
John F. Kennedy versus Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Wisconsin presidential primary. The beginning of direct cinema in America.
Robert Drew, USA, 1960, 60’
John F. Kennedy versus Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Wisconsin presidential primary. The beginning of direct cinema in America.
14.00
All White in Barking
Marc Isaacs, UK, 2007, 73’
What happens when an xenophobic elderly couple is invited to dinner by their immigrant neighbours?
Marc Isaacs, UK, 2007, 73’
What happens when an xenophobic elderly couple is invited to dinner by their immigrant neighbours?
16.00
Children. As Time Flies
Thomas Heise, Germany, 2007, 86’
A close-up of teenage brothers from Halle-Neustadt, Germany: Paul excels in studies and football while Tommy struggles with school and makes friends with a neo-Nazi.
Thomas Heise, Germany, 2007, 86’
A close-up of teenage brothers from Halle-Neustadt, Germany: Paul excels in studies and football while Tommy struggles with school and makes friends with a neo-Nazi.
18.00
A Road to Mecca – The Journey Of Muhammad Asad
Georg Misch, Austria, 2008, 92’
Leopold Weiss, a Viennese Jew, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. Denounced by his people, not always welcomed by Muslims. Was he a deserter or a mediator?
Georg Misch, Austria, 2008, 92’
Leopold Weiss, a Viennese Jew, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. Denounced by his people, not always welcomed by Muslims. Was he a deserter or a mediator?
20.00
Citizen Havel
Pavel Koutecký & Miroslav Janek, Czech Republic, 2008, 120’
Subtitled 'Scenes from the Presidential Kitchen' and shot over the period of 13 years, the film takes us behind the scenes of the political and private dramas of Václav Havel.
Pavel Koutecký & Miroslav Janek, Czech Republic, 2008, 120’
Subtitled 'Scenes from the Presidential Kitchen' and shot over the period of 13 years, the film takes us behind the scenes of the political and private dramas of Václav Havel.
22.15
Drifter
Sebastian Heidinger, Germany, 2007, 80’
Three young homeless drug addicts at Berlin’s Bahnhof Zoo station. Is there a way out?
Sebastian Heidinger, Germany, 2007, 80’
Three young homeless drug addicts at Berlin’s Bahnhof Zoo station. Is there a way out?
TOLDI - SMALL HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
13.00
I Am von Höfler – Variation on Werther
Péter Forgács, Hungary, 2008, 160’
Tibor Von Höfler’s stories and family archival footage open up fascinating fates of the generations of the great Pécs leather manufacturer family.
Péter Forgács, Hungary, 2008, 160’
Tibor Von Höfler’s stories and family archival footage open up fascinating fates of the generations of the great Pécs leather manufacturer family.
16.15
Alone in Four Walls
Alexandra Westmeier, Germany, 2007, 85’
Teenage criminals in a correctional facility in countryside Russia. Law, order and hygiene – only childhood is missing.
Alexandra Westmeier, Germany, 2007, 85’
Teenage criminals in a correctional facility in countryside Russia. Law, order and hygiene – only childhood is missing.
18.15
Cold Waves
Alexandru Solomon, Romania & Germany & Luxembourg, 2007, 108’
An earthquake, three mysterious deaths, and a bomb attack. The puzzling story of the Romanian section of Radio Free Europe.
Alexandru Solomon, Romania & Germany & Luxembourg, 2007, 108’
An earthquake, three mysterious deaths, and a bomb attack. The puzzling story of the Romanian section of Radio Free Europe.
20.15
The Sinking Village
Márton Szirmai, Hungary, 2007, 23’
The Hungarian village of Medgyesbodzás is slowly sinking. Is the EU the last hope of the villagers?
Divorce Albanian Style
Adela Peeva, Bulgaria, 2007, 66’
After the divorce of Albania from Soviet Russia, Enver Hodja’s regime hunted down men and women married to foreign nationals, accusing them of espionage. Three couples thus separated tell their story.
Márton Szirmai, Hungary, 2007, 23’
The Hungarian village of Medgyesbodzás is slowly sinking. Is the EU the last hope of the villagers?
Divorce Albanian Style
Adela Peeva, Bulgaria, 2007, 66’
After the divorce of Albania from Soviet Russia, Enver Hodja’s regime hunted down men and women married to foreign nationals, accusing them of espionage. Three couples thus separated tell their story.
22.15
Anna, 7 Years on the Frontline
Masha Novikova, The Netherlands, 2008, 78’
On October 7, 2006, journalist and activist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in the hall of her Moscow apartment. Her colleagues started their own investigations to find out who killed Anna.
Masha Novikova, The Netherlands, 2008, 78’
On October 7, 2006, journalist and activist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in the hall of her Moscow apartment. Her colleagues started their own investigations to find out who killed Anna.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 1
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
13.00
Morning Sun
Carma Hinton & Geremie R. Barmé & Richard Gordon, 2003, 117’
The Chinese Cultural Revolution: the films and plays, music and ideas, rhetoric and ideologies, frustrations and fantasies, realities and ardor – all that a new revolution entailed.
Carma Hinton & Geremie R. Barmé & Richard Gordon, 2003, 117’
The Chinese Cultural Revolution: the films and plays, music and ideas, rhetoric and ideologies, frustrations and fantasies, realities and ardor – all that a new revolution entailed.
15.00
Though I am Gone
Hu Jie, China, 2006, 68’
Bian Zhongyun is believed to have been the first teacher victim killed by their students during the "Red August" of 1966 as the Cultural Revolution began in China. Her husband recalls the events.
Hu Jie, China, 2006, 68’
Bian Zhongyun is believed to have been the first teacher victim killed by their students during the "Red August" of 1966 as the Cultural Revolution began in China. Her husband recalls the events.
16.30
She's a Boy I Knew
Gwen Haworth, Canada, 2007, 70’
The director, born Steven Haworth, revisits his coming-out, makeover, and rebirth as Gwen while talking to his family, ex-wife and friends.
Gwen Haworth, Canada, 2007, 70’
The director, born Steven Haworth, revisits his coming-out, makeover, and rebirth as Gwen while talking to his family, ex-wife and friends.
18.30
Mechanical Love
Phie Ambo, Denmark & Finland, 2007, 79’
Is it right to allow someone to live under the illusion that they are "loved" by a machine? If so, are humans redundant?
Phie Ambo, Denmark & Finland, 2007, 79’
Is it right to allow someone to live under the illusion that they are "loved" by a machine? If so, are humans redundant?
20.30
Alone in Four Walls
Alexandra Westmeier, Germany, 2007, 85’
Teenage criminals in a correctional facility in countryside Russia. Law, order and hygiene – only childhood is missing.
Alexandra Westmeier, Germany, 2007, 85’
Teenage criminals in a correctional facility in countryside Russia. Law, order and hygiene – only childhood is missing.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 2
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
Bad Blue Boys
Branko Schmidt, Croatia, 2007, 28’
Family dinners, outings with friends, machine gun fire, and secret bullet-making: the daily routine of a Croatian war veteran. A testament to the lasting effects of war.
For God, Tsar and Fatherland
Nino Kirtadze, Russia & France 2007, 53’
Durakovo village: authoritarian utopia with God, tsar, and fatherland as three moral pillars. A model for all Russia?
Branko Schmidt, Croatia, 2007, 28’
Family dinners, outings with friends, machine gun fire, and secret bullet-making: the daily routine of a Croatian war veteran. A testament to the lasting effects of war.
For God, Tsar and Fatherland
Nino Kirtadze, Russia & France 2007, 53’
Durakovo village: authoritarian utopia with God, tsar, and fatherland as three moral pillars. A model for all Russia?
18.30
Stone Silence
Krzysztof Kopczyn´ski, Poland & USA, 2007, 52’
In the spring of 2005, a 29 year-old woman was publicly stoned for adultery in the Afghan village of Spingul. Were there any witnesses?
To See If I'm Smiling
Tamar Yarom, Israel, 2007, 60’
Women soldiers who served in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank tried to bury the past for years, but finally speak about their experiences.
Krzysztof Kopczyn´ski, Poland & USA, 2007, 52’
In the spring of 2005, a 29 year-old woman was publicly stoned for adultery in the Afghan village of Spingul. Were there any witnesses?
To See If I'm Smiling
Tamar Yarom, Israel, 2007, 60’
Women soldiers who served in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank tried to bury the past for years, but finally speak about their experiences.
20.30
Crime and Punishment
Zhao Liang, China & France, 2007, 123’
Ambitious units fight crime in a remote part of China with often confused and grotesque results
Zhao Liang, China & France, 2007, 123’
Ambitious units fight crime in a remote part of China with often confused and grotesque results
4 November, Tuesday | 5 November, Wednesday | 6 November, Thursday | 7 November, Friday | 8 November, Saturday | 9 November, Sunday
TOLDI - BIG HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
12.00
The Thin Blue Line
Errol Morris, USA, 1988, 103’
Billed as "the first movie mystery to actually solve a murder," the film examines the 1976 murder of a Dallas policeman, and the wrongful conviction of a man implicated in the killing.
Errol Morris, USA, 1988, 103’
Billed as "the first movie mystery to actually solve a murder," the film examines the 1976 murder of a Dallas policeman, and the wrongful conviction of a man implicated in the killing.
14.00
From a Night Porter’s Point of View
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1977, 17’
The views of a paranoid night porter whose favorite pastime is checking up on others – the Communist system in a nutshell.
Views of a Retired Night Porter
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38’
Kieslowski's porter retired. Andreas Horvath went to see what happened to the man whose favorite pastime was checking up on others.
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1977, 17’
The views of a paranoid night porter whose favorite pastime is checking up on others – the Communist system in a nutshell.
Views of a Retired Night Porter
Andreas Horvath, Austria, 2006, 38’
Kieslowski's porter retired. Andreas Horvath went to see what happened to the man whose favorite pastime was checking up on others.
16.00
Blind Loves
Juraj Lehotský, Slovakia, 2008, 77’
A sensitive and powerful reflection on the most intimate feelings and emotions of blind people. Winner of the Art Cinema Award in Cannes 2008.
Juraj Lehotský, Slovakia, 2008, 77’
A sensitive and powerful reflection on the most intimate feelings and emotions of blind people. Winner of the Art Cinema Award in Cannes 2008.
18.00
Mother
Antoine Cattin & Pavel Kostomarov, Switzerland & France & Russia, 2007, 80’
With her nine children she ran away from her violent husband. Her eldest son is in jail, her daughter just gave birth. Portrait of a mother.
Antoine Cattin & Pavel Kostomarov, Switzerland & France & Russia, 2007, 80’
With her nine children she ran away from her violent husband. Her eldest son is in jail, her daughter just gave birth. Portrait of a mother.
20.00
CLOSING FILM
The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World
Weijun Chen, UK & The Netherlands & Denmark, 2008, 80’
5000 seats, nearly 1000 staff – including 300 chefs. The West Lake Restaurant in Changsha, China, holds the title of the world's largest restaurant. So what’s on the menu?
The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World
Weijun Chen, UK & The Netherlands & Denmark, 2008, 80’
5000 seats, nearly 1000 staff – including 300 chefs. The West Lake Restaurant in Changsha, China, holds the title of the world's largest restaurant. So what’s on the menu?
22.00
AWARD WINNING FILM
TOLDI - SMALL HALL
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
films are with English subtitles and Hungarian voiceover
12.15
Respite
Harun Farocki, Germany & South Korea, 2007, 40’
A close study of the surviving 16mm footage filmed by one of the inmates of the Westerbork camp in the Netherlands. Chilling details of the camp’s everyday life.
Westerbork Girl
Steffie van den Oord, The Netherlands, 2007, 48’
A star of the concentration camp revue, Hannelore Cahn was spectacularly freed by her great love Rob de Vries. So why did she return to Westerbork of her own free will a week later?
Harun Farocki, Germany & South Korea, 2007, 40’
A close study of the surviving 16mm footage filmed by one of the inmates of the Westerbork camp in the Netherlands. Chilling details of the camp’s everyday life.
Westerbork Girl
Steffie van den Oord, The Netherlands, 2007, 48’
A star of the concentration camp revue, Hannelore Cahn was spectacularly freed by her great love Rob de Vries. So why did she return to Westerbork of her own free will a week later?
14.15
Prayer
Sándor Mohi, Hungary, 2007, 27’
The last five years of an elderly farming couple.
Don’t Get Me Wrong
Adina Pintilie, Romania, 2007, 50’
Patients of a Romanian psychiatric hospital debate the weather, God, and other forces they are in daily contact with.
Sándor Mohi, Hungary, 2007, 27’
The last five years of an elderly farming couple.
Don’t Get Me Wrong
Adina Pintilie, Romania, 2007, 50’
Patients of a Romanian psychiatric hospital debate the weather, God, and other forces they are in daily contact with.
16.15
Ideas and Summer Camps
Klára Muhi & Ágota Varga, Hungary, 2007, 57’
An unknown virus rears its head in a children's camp in Budapest. Scared to death, the kids later learn that the alarm was a joke played by camp entertainers. Extreme fun and moral ethics.
Klára Muhi & Ágota Varga, Hungary, 2007, 57’
An unknown virus rears its head in a children's camp in Budapest. Scared to death, the kids later learn that the alarm was a joke played by camp entertainers. Extreme fun and moral ethics.
18.15
Bad Blue Boys
Branko Schmidt, Croatia, 2007, 28’
Family dinners, outings with friends, machine gun fire, and secret bullet-making: the daily routine of a Croatian war veteran. A testament to the lasting effects of war.
Last Bus Stop
Zsuzsa Böszörményi & Kai Salminen, Hungary & Finland, 2007, 52’
Why would the inhabitants of Szelmenc need a visa to visit their relatives on the other side of the village? A tragic-comic story about geopolitical absurdities and those who suffer from them.
Branko Schmidt, Croatia, 2007, 28’
Family dinners, outings with friends, machine gun fire, and secret bullet-making: the daily routine of a Croatian war veteran. A testament to the lasting effects of war.
Last Bus Stop
Zsuzsa Böszörményi & Kai Salminen, Hungary & Finland, 2007, 52’
Why would the inhabitants of Szelmenc need a visa to visit their relatives on the other side of the village? A tragic-comic story about geopolitical absurdities and those who suffer from them.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 1
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
13.30
In the Name of the Emperor
Christine Choy & Nancy Tong, USA, 1995, 52’
In 1937, 300,000 people were killed and 20,000 women were raped and killed when Japanese troops invaded Nanjing, then the capital of China.
Christine Choy & Nancy Tong, USA, 1995, 52’
In 1937, 300,000 people were killed and 20,000 women were raped and killed when Japanese troops invaded Nanjing, then the capital of China.
15.00
Red Art
Hu Jie, Ai Xiaoming, China, 2007, 70’
Billboard art under Mao. How folk art was transformed by the political campaigns during the Cultural Revolution.
Hu Jie, Ai Xiaoming, China, 2007, 70’
Billboard art under Mao. How folk art was transformed by the political campaigns during the Cultural Revolution.
16.30
Anna, 7 Years on the Frontline
Masha Novikova, The Netherlands, 2008, 78’
On October 7, 2006, journalist and activist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in the hall of her Moscow apartment. Her colleagues started their own investigations to find out who killed Anna.
Masha Novikova, The Netherlands, 2008, 78’
On October 7, 2006, journalist and activist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in the hall of her Moscow apartment. Her colleagues started their own investigations to find out who killed Anna.
18.30
A Road to Mecca – The Journey Of Muhammad Asad
Georg Misch, Austria, 2008, 92’
Leopold Weiss, a Viennese Jew, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. Denounced by his people, not always welcomed by Muslims. Was he a deserter or a mediator?
Georg Misch, Austria, 2008, 92’
Leopold Weiss, a Viennese Jew, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. Denounced by his people, not always welcomed by Muslims. Was he a deserter or a mediator?
20.00
Tiananmen: The Gate of Heavenly Peace
Carma Hinton & Richard Gordon, USA, 1995, 150’
Uniquely complex investigation of the protests at Tiananmen in 1989 and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4.
Carma Hinton & Richard Gordon, USA, 1995, 150’
Uniquely complex investigation of the protests at Tiananmen in 1989 and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4.
CIRKO-GEJZÍR - HALL 2
films are with English subtitles
films are with English subtitles
16.30
Recycle
Mahmoud Al Massad, Jordan & The Netherlands & USA & Germany, 2007, 80’
Abu Amar, a Jordanian ex-Mujahid and father of eight collects cardboard on the streets of Zarqa. Portrait of a desperate man, whose religious beliefs are put to the test in the face of humiliating poverty.
Mahmoud Al Massad, Jordan & The Netherlands & USA & Germany, 2007, 80’
Abu Amar, a Jordanian ex-Mujahid and father of eight collects cardboard on the streets of Zarqa. Portrait of a desperate man, whose religious beliefs are put to the test in the face of humiliating poverty.
18.30
Citizen Havel
Pavel Koutecký & Miroslav Janek, Czech Republic, 2008, 120’
Subtitled 'Scenes from the Presidential Kitchen' and shot over the period of 13 years, the film takes us behind the scenes of the political and private dramas of Václav Havel.
Pavel Koutecký & Miroslav Janek, Czech Republic, 2008, 120’
Subtitled 'Scenes from the Presidential Kitchen' and shot over the period of 13 years, the film takes us behind the scenes of the political and private dramas of Václav Havel.
Verzio Documentary Film Festival