Animal Nature Future Film Festival 2024

Shorts: Look Through Their Eyes

3 October Thursday 20:30-22:00

Observation, the most fundamental aspect of filmmaking, is also the first step in humanity’s exploration of nature. This collection of six documentaries delves into the lives of animals from various perspectives, capturing their calm, solitude, anxiety, fear, and vulnerability. If the first firework of the New Year brings blessings, joy, and excitement to humans, does it evoke the same emotions in animals? What do the mysterious rituals of flamingos gathered in a wetland beside a speeding highway reveal to us? As we follow 500 sheep wandering along the outskirts of the city, what might they be pondering?

Why Do You Come Here, Dir. Diego Pascal Panarello, Italy, 2023, 9min

On the outskirts of Sicily, nestled in a lush swamp, resides a common migrant: the pink flamingo. From this serene perch overlooking the city, the birds silently observe mankind's endeavors and, at times, its perplexing actions.

And a Happy New Year, Dir. Sebastian Mulder, Netherlands, 2023, 20min

An immersive experimental documentary told through the eyes of dogs, over the 24 hours of New Year's Eve, revealing our pets’ responses to human celebration and fireworks.

Encounters in Asturias, Dir.Antoine Courtois, France, 2024, 21min

In the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain, a camera crew follows the tracks of the elusive brown bear. But sometimes encounters with wildlife owe more to luck than preparation.

Beyond the City Park, Dir.Tomasz Kulpiński, Netherlands, 2023, 18min

As the seasons change, 500 sheep leave the city in search of greener pastures. This film uses silent observation to take viewers deep into the world of the sheep.

Farewell Changtang, Dir. Wen Lin, China, 2022, 18min

The film narrates the transformations faced by a nomadic family and their animal companions. The family feels uncertain about the impending city life and the separation from their beloved animals.

Total runtime:86mins