The Annual Copenhagen Film Festival 2024 features 5 different programmes screening 25 films by Danish and international filmmakers over the course of 3 days.
Various genres, styles and aesthetics weave a tapestry of stories that engage with social issues, reveal everyday challenges and explore relationship bonds. Join us and discover the world through independent cinema.
17.30 = CINEMA CAFE OPENS (Your ticket is good for all the films on this evening. All films are in English or with English subtitles)
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 2: Unhinged Much
18.30 - 20.00
'Unhinged Much?' is a wild ride of a short film programme that dives headfirst into the absurd, the chaotic, and the hilariously unpredictable side of life. From bizarre mishaps to characters teetering on the edge of sanity, these shorts celebrate the offbeat moments when life goes completely off the rails.
Lucienne in a World without Solitude, Geordy Couturiau, 31' - France - 2022, Best Short Film... In a world without solitude, where everyone shares their life with their double, Lucienne has a relationship with Paul, a former lover who has lost his twin. While she desires his love, Paul only wants to find his brother. Individualism and exclusive relationships are not tolerated in this world which increasingly inspires Lucienne's disgust. Her desire takes her away from her sister and probably from this man.
Flutz, Ryan McCown 8' - United States - 2023, Best Animated Film...A rivalry between two figure skaters and their coaches. And a witch.
Off-Pudding, Tjelle Vejrup, 18' - Denmark - 2023, Best Danish Film...Over an office Christmas party, Christian, a gentleman with modern values gets into competition with his alpha male colleague Oliver trying to impress Line who recently became single. When the traditional contest of finding the almond in the rice pudding is revealed to have an extravagant prize, the two men see an opportunity to impress Line.
Deep Tish, Dave Paige, 13' - United States - 2023, Best Comedy...A.J.'s massage could have been better.
Half-witted Gnus Are A Myth, Marie-Anne Hafner, 12' - Switzerland - 2023, Best Student Film...A bizarre protest film about the daily diversity of opinion in a world full of paradoxes. Dystopian messages are coming from the smoke-filled radio studio. On the street, resistance takes its course. Advertisers discuss ways of spelling prosperity and equality. Men experience freedom under the hijab. The livestream from the desert broadcasts endlessly and the giraffe is silent at the end.
Redundant, David Hubbard 5' - United Kingdom - 2023, Category: Best Animated Film, Best Comedy...An unemployed animated character stars in his very own documentary interview.
**Break: 20.00-20.15
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 3: Desire Will Set You Free
20.15 - 21.30
From wild adventures and risky choices to irresistible temptations and explorations of one's sexuality, this Shorts programme lets our desires take the wheel leading viewers into freedom through the chaos.
Aquari, Leo Clara Mendes, 24' - Denmark - 2023, Category: Best Danish Film...NANNA (20s) and MARTA (20s) have been best friends since high school and for just as long, Nanna has been secretly in love with Marta. One night as they visit Marta's childhood home, an opportunity arises as Marta comes on to Nanna and wants to be with her. But will Nanna dare to seize the chance and potentially put their friendship and her heart on the line?
Cabaret Spectacular, Thomas Meyer, 12' - United States - 2023, Category: Best Short Film...Praised by The New Yorker as a "secret weapon of independent cinema," Theodore Bouloukos stars in CABARET SPECTACULAR, a buoyant 16mm portrait of daiquiri dreams and Caribbean sunbeams. At a vibrant resort, an endearingly fussy bachelor in the twilight of his life fumbles his way through poker tournaments and eccentric tropical nights in a relentless quest for love.
Sprout , Florian Maubach, 4' - Germany - 2023, Category: Best Animated Film... Emerging excitement, a dancing body, and the sensual awakening of sexuality turn this experimental animation film by Florian Maubach into the nucleus of a transformation process. Sprout is a stimulating short film that pushes boundaries but doesn't solely focus on the pleasure event. It's a metaphorically charged short film that allows an important look behind the curtain of male sexuality and relationships.
The Struggle for Existence, Jannik Dahl Pedersen, Rasmus Skaarup Johansen, 4' - Denmark - 2023, Category: Best Danish Film... How do you cope with the struggles of modern-day manhood? Who do you go to when you are in doubt? How do you know if you should choke your girlfriend?
He's The One, Lewis Simpson, 10' - United Kingdom - 2023, Best Student Film... Aaron and his best friend Raya head on a night out to their regular queer bar. There, Aaron falls in love at first sight with Connor.
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Various genres, styles and aesthetics weave a tapestry of stories that engage with social issues, reveal everyday challenges and explore relationship bonds. Join us and discover the world through independent cinema.
17.30 = CINEMA CAFE OPENS (Your ticket is good for all the films on this evening. All films are in English or with English subtitles)
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 2: Unhinged Much
18.30 - 20.00
'Unhinged Much?' is a wild ride of a short film programme that dives headfirst into the absurd, the chaotic, and the hilariously unpredictable side of life. From bizarre mishaps to characters teetering on the edge of sanity, these shorts celebrate the offbeat moments when life goes completely off the rails.
Lucienne in a World without Solitude, Geordy Couturiau, 31' - France - 2022, Best Short Film... In a world without solitude, where everyone shares their life with their double, Lucienne has a relationship with Paul, a former lover who has lost his twin. While she desires his love, Paul only wants to find his brother. Individualism and exclusive relationships are not tolerated in this world which increasingly inspires Lucienne's disgust. Her desire takes her away from her sister and probably from this man.
Flutz, Ryan McCown 8' - United States - 2023, Best Animated Film...A rivalry between two figure skaters and their coaches. And a witch.
Off-Pudding, Tjelle Vejrup, 18' - Denmark - 2023, Best Danish Film...Over an office Christmas party, Christian, a gentleman with modern values gets into competition with his alpha male colleague Oliver trying to impress Line who recently became single. When the traditional contest of finding the almond in the rice pudding is revealed to have an extravagant prize, the two men see an opportunity to impress Line.
Deep Tish, Dave Paige, 13' - United States - 2023, Best Comedy...A.J.'s massage could have been better.
Half-witted Gnus Are A Myth, Marie-Anne Hafner, 12' - Switzerland - 2023, Best Student Film...A bizarre protest film about the daily diversity of opinion in a world full of paradoxes. Dystopian messages are coming from the smoke-filled radio studio. On the street, resistance takes its course. Advertisers discuss ways of spelling prosperity and equality. Men experience freedom under the hijab. The livestream from the desert broadcasts endlessly and the giraffe is silent at the end.
Redundant, David Hubbard 5' - United Kingdom - 2023, Category: Best Animated Film, Best Comedy...An unemployed animated character stars in his very own documentary interview.
**Break: 20.00-20.15
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 3: Desire Will Set You Free
20.15 - 21.30
From wild adventures and risky choices to irresistible temptations and explorations of one's sexuality, this Shorts programme lets our desires take the wheel leading viewers into freedom through the chaos.
Aquari, Leo Clara Mendes, 24' - Denmark - 2023, Category: Best Danish Film...NANNA (20s) and MARTA (20s) have been best friends since high school and for just as long, Nanna has been secretly in love with Marta. One night as they visit Marta's childhood home, an opportunity arises as Marta comes on to Nanna and wants to be with her. But will Nanna dare to seize the chance and potentially put their friendship and her heart on the line?
Cabaret Spectacular, Thomas Meyer, 12' - United States - 2023, Category: Best Short Film...Praised by The New Yorker as a "secret weapon of independent cinema," Theodore Bouloukos stars in CABARET SPECTACULAR, a buoyant 16mm portrait of daiquiri dreams and Caribbean sunbeams. At a vibrant resort, an endearingly fussy bachelor in the twilight of his life fumbles his way through poker tournaments and eccentric tropical nights in a relentless quest for love.
Sprout , Florian Maubach, 4' - Germany - 2023, Category: Best Animated Film... Emerging excitement, a dancing body, and the sensual awakening of sexuality turn this experimental animation film by Florian Maubach into the nucleus of a transformation process. Sprout is a stimulating short film that pushes boundaries but doesn't solely focus on the pleasure event. It's a metaphorically charged short film that allows an important look behind the curtain of male sexuality and relationships.
The Struggle for Existence, Jannik Dahl Pedersen, Rasmus Skaarup Johansen, 4' - Denmark - 2023, Category: Best Danish Film... How do you cope with the struggles of modern-day manhood? Who do you go to when you are in doubt? How do you know if you should choke your girlfriend?
He's The One, Lewis Simpson, 10' - United Kingdom - 2023, Best Student Film... Aaron and his best friend Raya head on a night out to their regular queer bar. There, Aaron falls in love at first sight with Connor.
Entrance fee: 70 DKK
