Competition 5
Changing your mind

In the dreariness of everyday life the protagonists catch themselves to be stuck in fixed systems and behaviours. We get an insight into unimaginable realities that give thought-provoking impulses and new perspectives on things. We only have to learn to think outside the box – to change our perspectives….



Volksbad Jena

Brutal Order

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Experimental, Germany,
direction
Christian Fuß

The forest as a battleground. Mechanical butchers attack their victims mercilessly and shred everything within seconds that once flourished peacefully for decades.

Dom’z Sütü

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Fiction, Germany,
direction
Neco Celik

Three Turks try to adapt to life in a Swabian province. They soon realize that lactose is not the only thing that can cause intolerance.

Take Me to the front

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Fiction, United Kingdom,
direction
Stefano Pietrocola

The trip to the front is like a one-way-street. Some lose their lives – others their limbs – and some their souls.

Oh Wal

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Animation, Switzerland,
direction
Joana Locher

On her forage a cat discovers a whale who is meditating – including a dancing ceremony of fish. A perfect opportunity to crash the party!

The Bravest, the Boldest

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Fiction, USA,
direction
Moon Molson

Two officers of the US Army want to deliver a message to a mother. Before the men have a chance to speak, she fearfully takes flight.

Behind Being

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Documentary, USA, Indonesia,
direction
Quincy Davis

A journey through Indonesian art and culture that draws its origins from the power of community. Only alliances make new perspectives and life goals achievable.

Ausstieg rechts

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Fiction, Austria,
direction
Rupert Höller & Bernhard Wenger

Only one man takes a stand when another is attacked because of racism. A bus ride becomes a political ordeal. Look away or intervene?