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NO-FAIRYTALE ADVENT

10.12. 2025

Wednesday 10. 12. 2025 | 19 : 00 | KINO BOSKOVICE, Kpt. Jaroše 15, Boskovice (map)

Wednesday 10. 12. 2025 | 20 : 30 | BIO OKO, Františka Křížka 460/15, Prague (map)

Shorten your Advent with a dose of short films that have little to do with Christmas kitsch. The selection offers an escape from saccharine fairy tales into the near future and, above all, far from reality. Whether you venture into the world of eco-terrorist poultry or among senior citizens who vividly vent their frustration with their lives. During an unexpected invasion from space, everyone tries to save what is most important—their bare lives and their loved ones of all animal species. There will also be chainsaws and a dose of black humor, which will certainly come in handy for surviving this year's holidays.

The Introduction (Argentina)

Ana introduces her new boyfriend, Ezequiel, to her parents in a cabin in the middle of the woods on Christmas Eve. After a toast, her father realizes that they're running low on firewood for the barbecue. Ezequiel offers to go into the woods to collect some branches. When he returns, Cecilia senses a change in him that raises questions.

And You Know What Comes Next (Czech Republic)

In this experimental show starring three esoteric elderly ladies, we journey from half-empty pubs to hyperrealistic landscapes reminiscent of the old Windows desktop. Enter the nonsensical, retired Teletubbies for the TikTok era!

Crazy Crabs from Outer Space (Finland)

As an impending invasion of space crabs threaten Earth, Pirjo and her alien pet crab Sebastian attempt a desperate escape.

Bloody Merry Xmas (Czech Republic)

A crazy murderer dressed up as a Christmas tree terrorizes a decent family at Christmas.

Carrotica (Germany)

A mother and son navigate their lust and loneliness in the queerest of ways.

Total length of the screening 76 min. In original language with Czech and English subtitles.