International Competition 4
30.08.2021 – 21.30 – Kinograph
Out of nearly 6800 short films submissions (received in 2020 and in 2021), 98 films from 36 countries will compete for the prizes in the International Competition.
In addition to the films selected in 2021, the 24th edition of the BSFF also welcomes the films selected for the International Competition in 2020 which had to be postponed.
Winners of the Grand Prix in the International Competition and National Competitions are considered for pre-selection for the Oscars® in the Best Fiction/Animation Short Film category provided that the film complies with the Academy’s rules.
Father-Time
Martin Iliev
Pays Bulgaria
Genre Fiction
2019 - 11'45" - Couleur
An ever absent father has only few minutes to teach his eleven-year-old son a life lesson before leaving him again.
Mind my mind
Floor Adams
Pays Netherlands
Genre Animation
2019 - 29'40" - Couleur
When relying on social scripts to survive the social world, it's not easy to go off-script. Especially if you're obsessed with German dive bombers and just want to date a girl.
Grey Zone
Gal Sagy
Pays Israel
Genre Fiction
2019 - 10' - Couleur
On an urban crosswalk, Neta runs into a man who touches her abruptly and without her consent. Without coming up with a clear plan, Neta finds herself following him.
Le coup des larmes
Clémence Poésy
Pays France
Genre Fiction
2019 - 25' - Couleur
Florence is an actress. Preparations for her new role will challenge her in a way she could never have seen coming.
Mila
Andreas Vakalios
Pays Greece
Genre Fiction
2019 - 14' - Couleur
Mila likes to skate. Mila hasn't spoken to her alcoholic dad for over five years. Mila means "speak" in Greek. Mila visits her sick dad at the hospital. Mila means "beloved" in Polish. Mila likes to skate.
The Watchmaker
Charlie Fonville
Pays United States
Genre Fiction
2019 - 5'21" - Couleur
The Watchmaker is a profile of Japanese master craftsman Takumi Oshiro as he is set to complete his life's masterpiece.