Lost heads at the vanity fair, the burning urgency of recent history, and the whirlwind of aging turned upside down – today’s PÖFF stirs emotions to the fullest!
What responsibility do we bear for a person we are married to, and how far does the boundary of ethics stretch when self-interest is at stake?
Today’s world premieres at PÖFF raise sharp, intriguing, and inevitably essential questions about human nature. In addition, Germany’s highly acclaimed historical film about the tenth day of the 1972 Summer Olympics, September 5, will also be screened today.
For those at PÖFF who just want a cheerful escape on a day so dark it feels like endless night, the delightful documentary Ice Aged offers laughter and energy, celebrating life with unbreakable optimism.
Discover all the films screening on Thursday at PÖFF here!
Dir: J. Kursietis; Countries: Latvia, Estonia, Greece
Thursday, November 14, 21:15 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere with Filmmakers
After an exceptional performance in Germany, Anna’s beloved partner, a successful businessman, is arrested amid a corruption scandal. The plot unfolds as Anna decides to go ahead with a grand birthday party at a private villa, inviting family and friends. The film follows Anna as she navigates the crumbling reputation and moral dilemmas.
Dir: S. Tokmak; Countries: Turkey, Mexico, Croatia Thursday, November 14 18:30 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere with Filmmakers
A brave boy’s journey through the deceptions and shortcomings of adulthood. Musa lives with his father in rural Turkey. Beko is enticed by the idea of securing a disability pension for Musa if he can prove his son’s “disability” with a medical record. To make Musa’s supposed disability convincing, he must learn to mimic the mannerisms of physically disabled people.
Dir: P. Kazda, T. Weinreb; Countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, France.
Thursday, November 14, 20:30 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World Premiere with Filmmakers
A solitary and revealing quest for physical love without regrets, prejudices, or guidelines. The film centers on Sara, a secretary at military headquarters, who lives under strict rules, concealed desires, and extreme loneliness. One evening, she notices an attractive man whom she immediately feels drawn to. They can’t resist each other, even though they aren’t meant to be together.
Dir: A. Sell; Country: Germany
Thursday, November 14, 20:45 at Coca-Cola Plaza
International Premiere with Filmmakers
Filled with humor, courage, and pure joy, Ice Aged follows six elderly men and women from different parts of the world who pursue their childhood dream of competing in figure skating. Ice Aged is a powerful call against the inevitability of aging and the glorification of perpetual youth.
Dir: T. Fehlbaum; Countries: Germany, USA
November 14, Thursday, 20:15 at Kino Solaris
Munich. September 5, 1972. The tenth day of the Summer Olympics of 1972. At 4:40 AM, a member of ABC Sports hears gunshots from the nearby Olympic Village. It turns out that terrorists have taken 11 members of the Israeli team hostage. Since premiering at the renowned Telluride Film Festival, the film has emerged as a dark horse in the awards season.
Dir: A. Maccarone; Country: Germany
Thursday, November 14, 19:30 at Kino Solaris
A gripping emotional thriller! Mathilda is a firm supporter of strict EU border controls but finds herself in a moral crisis when an old friend asks her to hide an illegal immigrant from Morocco. Turning Tables skillfully intertwines political intrigue and personal conflicts, drawing viewers into a thrilling and tense narrative that explores complex ethical dilemmas.