In the organizer's words:
The British Shorts Film Festival will once again be a guest at Berlin's Acudkino in 2025, presenting the best current short films from Great Britain and Ireland. From comedy, drama, documentary and animation to music videos, all genres are represented:
Two different programs will be shown:
Sat 25.01.2025 - 19:00 / Sputnik Cinema
Tickets: https://www.britishshorts.de/programm?id=1824083578214770047
The Nobody (Comedy, Drama), dir.: Razan Madhoon, 10:56 min.
An undocumented man dies during a flight from Egypt, putting British immigration officials in a treacherous situation.
Girl on Girl (Drama), D.: Laura Jayne Tunbridge, aka a terrible traitor, 09:59 min.
On the day they move in together, a lesbian couple must realize that there are problems not only in the bedroom.
Spud (Comedy), dir.: Siobhán McSweeney, 17:40 min.
The somewhat quirky Spud (Siobhán McSweeney, "Derry Girls") takes care of her ungrateful father in her very own way. Until one day everything changes.
Tusky (Drama), dir.: Steven Boyle, 15:00 min.
Harry has spent his whole life growing his prize-winning rhubarb. Now, in retirement, he loses all control.
The 5 O'Clock Chime (Drama), dir.: James Cooper, 15:00 min.
Seiji has a romantic encounter in Tokyo, but the stranger mysteriously disappears.
Mee and Burd (Animation), D.: Greg McLeod, 07:48 min.
A post-operative existential crisis inspires an animator to make a movie about a post-operative existential crisis.
Emily is Missing (Drama), dir.: Florian Kasperski, 08:49 min.
Clara and Sam try to record a video appeal for help to raise awareness about the disappearance of their friend Emily. But are they as innocent as they claim?
Sat 25.01.2025 - 21:00 / Acudkino
Tickets: https://www.britishshorts.de/programm?id=1824083578214770045
Opening Up (Drama), D.: Oz Arshad, 11:46 min.
After a long time, Jas is going out again and everything is going well. But is she really ready for Adam? And is her roommate really a good advisor in this matter?
Farewell (Drama), dir.: Soham Kundu, 15:20 min.
Two friends, one heartbroken, the other about to get married, go on a trip. On the way, they confront their past.
Suck It Up (Comedy), dir.: Megan Shandley, 08:55 min.
When roommate Helen moves out and takes her unusual vacuum cleaner with her, Morven is heartbroken, but maybe there's hope?
That Night (Drama), dir.: Emma Miranda Moore, 14:21 min.
Young writer Nat reflects on a chaotic evening with his friend Harry and finds no logic in his behavior amidst a tangle of real and imagined memories.
The Cost of Hugging (Comedy), dir.: Louis Bhose, 09:08 min.
Erica hugs pandas for a living but is heartbroken in her private life. Not the best casting for a reality TV format ...
Jewel (Animation), D.: Iris Abols, 03:37 min.
Envy can lead to dark places, but it shines so beautifully. An animation about goddesses, desire and the sea.
Goodbye Mama (Drama), D.: Mykea Fairweather Perry, 09:21 min.
9-year-old Abigail must prepare her depressed mother and chaotic home for a routine visit from social services so that their life together is not jeopardized.
Calf (Drama, Thriller), D.: Jamie O'Rourke, 14:48 min.
A calf is about to be born and an accident on a remote Irish farm brings a dark secret to light.
Adiós (Animation), D.: José Prats, 08:31 min.
A father and his adult son are out hunting together. An incident helps them realize how their relationship has changed.
Butter Fingers (Comedy), dir.: Jack Hartley, 03:32 min.
Sometimes you have to become a cookie yourself.
British Shorts Film Festival, 23.-29.1.2025 at Sputnik Kino, City Kino Wedding, Acudkino, Kino Intimes, Klick Kino and Xenon Kino. Festival program: www.britishshorts.de
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