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.
An unexpected friendship and overcoming a crisis in a marriage, domestic violence and the struggle with stigmatization, non-player characters in computer games and a critique of capitalism.
Worldwide Competition III gives an idea of the themes of concern to makers of contemporary short films.
Hardly Working is about those characters in computer games who we usually don’t notice. They are NPC, or non-player characters, static figures who inhabit the digital world in order to give it more volume. Laundresses, grooms, street cleaners, and carpenters who are depicted in unbelievable detail. Their Sisyphean labor is a clear illustration of the capitalist world order. The film was an award nominee and winner at numerous festivals, including the Locarno Film Festival (2022).
Directors Total Refusal
Austria, 2022, 20 min. 18+
Stefan finds a diamond in the forest, but it’s not that easy to reach it. His new friend, who is not of typical size, comes to his aid.
Director Vedran Rupic
Sweden, 2021, 14 min. 16+
A police officer has to remove homeless people to make way for a 10 km fun run.
Director Dian Weys
South Africa, 2022, 7 min. 16+
Jane and Teddy are on the brink of divorce, but when they have finally reached the end of the road something unexpected happens.
Director Daniel Sinclair
USA, 2023, 14 min. 12+
Pari is trying to hide the fact that her brother beat his 3-year-old daughter. She manipulates the child, trying to convince her that it was just a game. Her plan works, but the truth cannot remain hidden forever.
Director Shadi Karamroudi
Iran, 2023, 15 min. 12+
Uberlândia, Brazil. Chico repairs ovens for a living. He can get inside them easily thanks to his small size. Facing prejudice from others, he decides to resist.
Director Carlos Segundo
Brazil, France, 2022, 14 min. 18+
Standard: 400 RUB
Tickets for seniors, veterans, large families, under 18s, 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
