Today’s PÖFF is filled to the brim with meaningfulness to elevate existence over ordinary life. In addition, a number of acclaimed top actors show world-class performances.
Wednesday is an opportunity to experience masterful filmmaking. “The Sun Never Again” captivates with skilled camera and sound effects. “Buzzheart”, on the other hand, transforms the first meeting with parents-in-law into a surreal battle of nerves.
Today, a number of stars whose names need no introduction – Peter Sarsgaard, Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi and Uma Thurman – play the key roles. But they also have plenty of competition from others. For example, “Dying”, awarded Silver Berlin Bear for Best Screenplay at
the Berlin International Film Festival, has already proved to be a hit at the festival and a magnet for audience.
Here are the recommendations for Wednesday’s PÖFF. Discover all the PÖFF films screenings today here.
Director: D. Jovanovic; country: Serbia
Wednesday, November 20 at 21.30 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World premiere with the filmmakers
Dule is one lucky boy who spends his childhood with his heroic father and mother, too young to realise that his home will soon be robbed by a mine next to the village. That is, if death from the pollution doesn’t take him first. The striking feature of “Sun Never Again” is its pervasive symbolism. It is a film that unfolds like Arvo Pärt’s soundtrack spread across the cinema screen.
Director: T. Fehlbaum; countries: Germany, USA
Wednesday, November 20 at 21.00 at Kino Sõprus
Munich. September 5, 1972. At 4.40 am, a member of the ABC Sports team hears gunshots from a nearby Olympic Village. Turns out that 11 members of the Israeli team have been taken hostage by Palestinian terrorists. “September 5”, starring Peter Sarsgaard, has unexpectedly emerged as the ‘dark horse’ of the awards season, which is now well under way.
Director: D. Iliadis; countries: Greece, USA
Wednesday, November 20 at 21.00 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World premiere with the filmmakers
In Athens in the nineties, shy Argyris unexpectedly meets Mary. When she invites him over to her parents’ country home, the weekend quickly turns sinister. “Buzzheart” skilfully strikes a balance between thriller, horror and dark comedy thanks to great acting, atmospheric cinematography and a haunting music score.
Director: M. Glasner; country: Germany
Wednesday, November 20 at 19.30 at Kino Solaris
If you spotted a family drama titled “Dying” in the cinema schedule, you wouldn’t have guessed it was this year’s global festival hit and a magnet for audience. The film was awarded the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival. The German Film Academy has also named it the Best Feature Film of the year.
Director: S. B. Koo; country: Republic of Korea
Wednesday, November 20 at 18.30 at Coca-Cola Plaza
World premiere with the filmmakers
“Nothing changes.” These are the last words of Jinsoo, a young man suffering from ruthless bullying at school, before he takes a fatal step that sets off a rather unpredictable sequence of events in this startlingly honest film d’auteur. Despite the film’s dark undertones, the filmmakers still want to instil in us a sense of hope for a brighter future.
Director: P. Schrader; country: USA
Wednesday, November 20 at 18.00 at Kino Solaris
Leonard Fife, played by Richard Gere, is a titled and honoured documentary filmmaker with a seemingly impeccable reputation. When he sits down in front of the camera of a filmmaker, played by Michael Imperioli, no one – least of all his wife – would suspect that the man’s only plan is to blow his impeccable reputation to smithereens in front of the cameras before leaving this world.