Shorts Program 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 1:30 pm
Castro Theatre
FALLEN (Gefallen) Upon returning home to Germany after their duty in Afghanistan, three friends attempt to adjust back to civilian life after losing their buddy on the battlefield. Director: Christoph Schuler (Germany, 2012) — 18 min.
FLAMINGO PRIDE
A straight flamingo in a gay flock falls in love with a lady stork and makes a bold move to prove his intentions. Director: Tomer Eshed (Germany, 2011) — 6 min.
FIVE WAYS TO KILL A MAN
Every morning, Sam wakes up with new and interesting people in his apartment. Over the course of the day, everyone that he has relied on in the global economy begins to depend on him. Director: Christopher Bisset (Germany, 2012) — 12 min.
OF DOGS AND HORSES (Von Hunden und Pferden)
Silver Medal, Foreign Film, 2012 Student Academy Awards: At a racecourse for horses, Rolf bets the last of his money for a surgery for his beloved dog Piet. Director: Thomas Stuber (Germany, 2011) — 30 min.
STEFFI LIKES THIS (Steffi gefällt das)
Paul is a Social Media junkie. But on a lucky day he’d be better off leaving it at home... Director: Philipp Scholz (Germany, 2012) — 5 min.
YOU AND I (Du&Ich)
Best Short Film, 2012 Swiss Film Awards: 15-year-old Linda and Sevilay have a problem with their parents. If only they could run away. At Linda’s birthday party everything escalates. Director: Esen Isik (Switzerland, 2011) — 23 min.
94 minutes total. All foreign-language films are presented with English subtitles.
