Events in November - ITFS - Internationales Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart

ITFS Animation Special

The ITFS Animation Special brings a piece from the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film to cinemas throughout the year.

SAUVAGES

In cooperation with Französische Filmtage Tübingen-Stuttgart
Claude Barras, France, 2024, Stop-Motion
FSK 6, original version with english subtitles, 87 min.

In Borneo, Kéria takes in a baby orangutan found on the palm oil plantation where her father works. At the same time, her cousin Selaï comes to stay with them to escape the conflict between his nomadic family and the logging companies. The ancestral forest is under threat more than ever. Together, Kéria, Selaï and the baby monkey named Oshi will brave every obstacle to fight against the planned destruction.

Guests at the screening will be team members Johann and Shoko Rosti (head puppet painter), who will talk about the process of making the film.

Sun, 3 November 2024 | 3:30 pm
Atelier am Bollwerk (Arthaus Kino Stuttgart)
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JOHNNY & ME – EINE ZEITREISE MIT JOHN HEARTFIELD

In cooperation with SchulKinoWoche Baden-Württemberg:

The German painter, graphic artist, photomontage artist and stage designer, John Heartfield, was one of Europe’s most important artists according to Bertold Brecht. For the Nazis, the inventor of political photomontage soon became one of the most dangerous enemies of the state. He spent years on the run in Europe, and later failed to find a safe home even in socialist East Germany. Plagued by a creativity crisis and self-doubt, graphic artist Stephanie becomes fascinated by John Heartfield’s work. A time tunnel transposes her to a studio where the artist, now a cartoon character, takes her on a journey through his eventful life.

After the film screening, director Katrin Rothe will talk about her personal connection with John Heartfield, how she brought him to life on film and why his art and commitment are still relevant today.

Dates with film talk:

Mon, 18.11. | 11:00 am | Kommunales Kino Esslingen
Tue, 19.11. | 11:30 am | Atelier am Bollwerk, Stuttgart
Wed, 20.11. | 11:00 am | Central Kino, Rottweil

Registration deadline: 7.11.
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HEROIC TIMES

In cooperation with Weird Weekender Film Festival
József Gémes, Hungary 1984
79 Min.

The tragic medieval tale of a man of inhuman strength, fierce temper and a desire for noble knighthood. While on the run as a murderer, he finds new life as a knight, only to face disillusionment, the horrors of war and ugly human vices. It is an adaptation of the Toldi trilogy, a 19th-century epic poem in three parts by János Arany. The film was produced through Pannonia Film Studio and is notable for its visual style, which resembles oil painting. It won the feature film award at the 1985 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Pre-film: THE LAST BAR von Arne Hain

Sun, 17.11. | 4:15 pm
EM (Innenstadtkinos Stuttgart)
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The Fall of the Berlin Wall – Stories from the GDR

6 shortfilms | 72 min | no age restrictions | OV with english subtitles

In 1989 the fall of the Berlin Wall initiated the end of the DDR. With six animated films which some of are based on true stories, we want to remind everyone about the most important day of German history.

The films tell stories about life in the GDR, which was different from life in West-Germany in many ways. They show the need of the people for personal and political freedom and the repressions which destroyed or killed especially young people. The films also tell stories about the beautiful as well as the absurd moments. Join us on our timetravel to a land which no more exists.

Monday, 25 November, 6:45 pm
Cinema (Innenstadtkinos Stuttgart, Königstr. 22)
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PREVIEW DECEMBER: WINTER EDITION

Best-of programme for the Short Film Day 2024 in cooperation with Stuttgarter Filmwinter

The sun is already setting in the afternoon, the days are getting shorter and colder. The beginning of winter – and therefore perfect conditions for a visit to the cinema. On 18 December, we’re celebrating the shortest day of the year with… that’s right – a short film programme! WINTER EDITION is a joint short film programme by ITFS and Filmwinter about friendship, crazy things and animal adventures, including BELLY FLOP by Jeremy Collins and Kelly Dillon (ZA, 2018), ANANIMALS ZEBRA by Julia Ocker (D, 2013) and MOBILE by Verena Fels (D, 2009). All films are without dialogues and suitable for animation fans from age 5 and over.

18. Dezember 2024 | 16:00
EM2 (Innenstadtkinos, Stuttgart)
Length: ca. 60min

The Short Film Day is being celebrated for the 13th time this year and this time the motto is “Banden bilden” (Forming bonds/Pooling).

ITFS Animation Tour

From October on the ITFS tours the world with a selection of the best animated films from the preceding festival. With the thhree programmes “Best of ITFS”, “Best of Tricks for Kids” and “Trickstar Nature Award” we will present award-winning films, festival highlights and audience favourites of the previous festival.

All films of the ITFS Animation Tour

Best of ITFS 2024

Sun, 10.11. | 6:00 pm | UV CLUB, Piotrkowska 217 Street, Łódź (Poland)
Fri, 15.11. | 7:30 pm | Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (Mailänder Platz), Max Bense Forum

Best of Tricks for Kids 2024

Mon, 11.11. | 8:25 am | Centro Juvenil Montemor-o-Novo (Spain)
Sat, 23.11. | 4:30 pm | Auditório Casino Espinho (Spain)

Trickstar Nature Award 2024

Sun, 17.11. | 10:00 am | Centro Juvenil Montemor-o-Novo (Spain)
Sun, 17.11. | 6:00 pm | IGNORANTKA Clubcafe, Legionów 22 Street, Łódź (Poland)