Wednesday
Hotel Gagarin (2018)
Five Italians are sent to shoot a film in Armenia, but a war breaks out after they arrive. After being abandoned at a hotel in the forest, they find an unexpected opportunity for happiness. Director: Simone Spada Screenwriter: Lorenzo Rossi Espagnet, Simone Spada Editor: Clelio Benevento Director of Photography: Maurizio Calvesi Music: Maurizio Filardo Principal Cast: Claudio Amendola, Luca Argentero, Giuseppe Battiston, Barbora Bobulova, Silvia D'Amico, Katsiaryna Shulha, Philippe Leroy Production: Lotus Production
Goliath (2017)
David's and Jessy's love is put to the test when Jessy unintentionally gets pregnant. The thought of becoming a father causes David to panic. Later, when they are attacked in the train and David is unable to protect his girlfriend, David's fear of not being man enough is confirmed. In desperation, he starts to inject steroids. David develops aggressive traits and becomes a threat to his girlfriend and the unborn child. Director: Dominik Locher Screenwriter: Dominik Locher, Ken Zumstein, Lisa Brühlmann Editor: Rebecca Trösch, Aurora Vögeli Director of Photography: Gabriel Lobos Music: Matteo Pagamici Principal Cast: Sven Schelker, Jasna Fritzi Bauer, José Barros Production: Cognito Films
Killing God (2017)
An extended family is spending a holiday together in a remote location when a mysterious dwarf visits them and informs them that he is god. Then he tells them that all humans are going to die the next morning, with the exception of only two survivors. And that the family must choose which two people will live. Director: Caye Casas, Albert Pintó Editor: Jordi López Screenwriter: Caye Casas, Albert Pintó Director of Photography: Miquel Prohens Music: Francesc Guzmán Principal Cast: Eduardo Antuña, Itziar Castro, Emilio Gavira, Francesc Orella, David Pareja, Boris Ruiz Production: Alhena Production,New Morning Films
Thursday
Mr. Moll and the Chocolate Factory (2017)
Papa Moll is home alone with his kids over the weekend, and mayhem ensues. While Moll is working overtime at the chocolate factory the kids get into a feud with the nasty boys next door - a fight about cotton candy, homework and the most famous circus dog in the world. Director: Manuel Flurin Hendry Screenwriter: Matthias Pacht (based on the picture stories by Edith Oppenheim-Jonas), Manuel Flurin Hendry, Jann Preuss Editors: Kaya Inan Director of Photography: Felix Novo de Oliveira Music: Fabian Römer Principal Cast: Stefan Kurt, Isabella Schmid, Martin Rapold, Maxwell Mare, Luna Paiano, Yven Hess, Erich Vock, Philippe Graber Production: Zodiac Pictures Ltd, MMC Zodiac GmbH
Four Hands (2017)
After Sophie and Jessica had witnessed a brutal crime when they were kids, Jessica promised her younger sister Sophie: "I will always protect you!" Growing older, this promise became an obsession. Now, Jessica (28) is suffering from paranoia and sees threats to her and her sister everywhere. But Sophie (26) wants to live a normal life without fear, without her sister. She wants to become a pianist and wants to fall in love. When the perpetrators are released of prison after 20 years, Jessica is shocked and wants to confront them. But an accident changes everything. Jessica's promise to always protect her little sister turns into an existential nightmare. Director: Oliver Kienle Editor: Philipp Thomas Screenwriter: Oliver Kienle Director of Photography: Yoshi Heimrath Music: Heiko Maile Principal Cast: Frida-Lovisa Hamann, Friederike Becht, Christoph Letkowski, Agnieszka Guzikowska, Detlef Bothe, Verena Konietschke, Daniel Reimling, Frank W. Rima, Bernd Würch Production: Erfttal Film, Niama Film GmbH, Pantaleon Entertainment Berlin
Streaker (2017)
A story about the sense of life of people in their early thirties, looking for their own way in a world full of opportunities. Anne is a successful director who is focused on her career and does not socialize a lot, Leo is a dreamer who aspires to become a photographer and is longing for love. Through personal encounters and inspiring adventures the two of them realize that their concepts of life underlie certain constraints, forcing them to reconsider their values and goals. Director: Peter Luisi Editor: John von Ascheraden Screenwriter: Peter Luisi Director of Photography: Nicolò Settegrana Music: Michael Duss, Christian Schlumpf, Martin Skalsky Principal Cast: Beat Schlatter, Doro Müggler, Bendrit Bajra, Luna Wedler, Daniel Mangisch, Philippe Graber, Una Rusca, Lorenz Nufer, Simone Kern, Roberto Martinez Martinez Production: Spotlight Media Productions AG
