Short Stories B'

Finis Operis

On a rainy day, an elderly Chinese man is sweating away trying to install a mysterious device on the ceiling of his flat. Entertainingly twisted – even after the end credits.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Byoung-Gon Moon – Νότια Κορέα / South Korea - 7'

Guard Dog Global Jam

In 2005, Bill Plympton’s animated short “Guard Dog” was nominated for an Oscar for Animated Short Film. In September 2010, the director put out an online call to 70 artists from all over the world to remake it. This is the result of their collective effort.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Bill Plympton – ΗΠΑ / USA – 5'

The Legend of Beaver Dam

The haunted song of the team leader of the camp will wake the savage killer of the woods. It’s up to Danny the geek to become the hero who will save his friends from the upcoming carnage, in this pioneering gore musical..

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Jerome Sable – Καναδάς / Canada – 12'

The Maker

A cute creature is fighting against time for the most significant and beautiful creation of its life. An outstanding stop-motion animation short, that would make Tim Burton rub his eyes in amazement.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Christopher Kezelos – Αυστραλία / Australia – 5'

Dying Near You

(Mourir Auprès de Tois)

At dusk an old Parisian bookshop shuts down for the night. The characters of the books on the shelves suddenly come to life: Macbeth’s skeleton falls in love with Mina, Dracula’s girlfriend. Spike Jonze presents another hand-made fairytale.

Σκηνοθεσία / Directors: Spike Jonze, Simon Cahn – Γαλλία / France – 6'

Bear

Jack is preparing an epic birthday surprise for his girlfriend. But (his) good intentions are never enough, when tragedy lurks around the corner. After the multiaward- winning “Spider”, Nash Edgerton returns with a vengeance and makes the adrenaline soar..

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Nash Edgerton – Αυστραλία / Australia – 11'

Ghost

A filthy man is hiding in a forlorn house in a desolate neighbourhood, chased by the police. The hunger and the tension drive him into a weird illusion, at the height of which he is faced with the darkest side of himself.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Dahci Ma – Νότια Κορέα / South Korea – 10'

Dr. Nazi

Based on a novel by Charles Bukowksi, this bittersweet film describes the life of a slightly problematic guy. Women, alcohol and hatred of people lead him to the door of the first doctor he finds.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Joan Chemla – Γαλλία / France – 15'

Swimsuit, Νο. 46

12-year-old chubby Chantal only feels comfortable in her own skin at the local pool, where she’s training hard for the upcoming swimming competition. What would make her really happy is a new pair of goggles – and she will do anything to get them. Jury Prize at the Cannes film festival.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Wannes Destoop – Βέλγιο / Belgium – 15'

Bottle

A clump of sand and a pile of snow keep their transatlantic communication going through a bottle. Loneliness and the need for contact in the post-modern era, in a five-minute masterpiece. Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance.

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Kirsten Lepore – Η.Π.Α. / U.S.A. – 5'

Guard Dog

An irascible dog convinces its owner to take him for a walk in the park. Once there, however, animals, birds, insects, even flowers seem to be attacking the owner in the most violent way. Nominated for an Oscar in 2005..

Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Bill Plympton – Η.Π.Α. / U.S.A. – 5'