From April 21 to 30 we will be installing new works in some parts of open storage. We recommend you visit during a mediated tour.
Dreams of stars, talking ostriches, and the life of walruses at a time of global warming. Worldwide Competition I includes animated, documentary, and live action films.
These works differ in tone but give a good idea of the development of short film worldwide.
The main character meets a talking ostrich and makes a terrible discovery: our Universe is a cartoon that someone is creating using stop motion animation. This discovery is so terrible that he cannot remain silent and tries to convince his colleague at work.
Director Lachlan Pendragon
Australia, 2021, 18 min. 12+
The film tells the story of marine biologist Maxim Chakilev, who for ten years has been observing walrus behaviour on Chukotka. Global warming creates constant changes, and observation of animals is transformed into the contemplation of a frightening yet fascinating cataclysm. This atmospheric short was nominated for an Oscar in 2023 (Best Documentary Short). It was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival and the London Short Film Festival in 2022 and won the Grand Jury Award at AFI FEST 2022.
Directors Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev
UK, Russia, 2022, 25 min. 12+
A small village in the Himalayas. Two shepherds hear a strange, ominous sound coming from the mountains. No one else notices it. Unable to convince the inhabitants of the village to come with them, they set off on a journey to find the source of the sound. Nominated for an award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2022.
Dir. Stenzin Tankong
India, France, 2023, 14 min. 12+
Two bosom buddies must take part in a dangerous ritual that will be a serious test of their friendship. Nominated for the Grand Prix at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
Directors David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
USA, 2022, 10 min. 16+
The first ever launch of a Brazilian rocket is due to take place in Natal in the north of the country. A couple and their two children live near the launch site. He is a mechanic, and she is a cleaner at the base. Everything is fine, but she dreams of new horizons. The film was an award nominee and winner at numerous festivals, including the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (2022) and the Cannes International Film Festival (2021).
Director Carlos Segundo
Brazil, France, 2021, 15 min. 18+
Florian is obsessed with social media, but one day he takes one too many selfies and becomes completely transparent! Now he has to fight for his beloved subscribers.
Directors Job, Joris, and Marieke
The Netherlands, 2022, 9 min. 12+
Standard: 400 RUB
Tickets for seniors, veterans, large families, and visitors with disabilities (with one carer): 200 RUB*
Films will be shown in original language with Russian subtitles.
Screening accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing.
*Please bring proof of eligibility
