Following an action-packed festival week and 25 films that entered the competition, the six jury members aged 12 to 14 decided on a winner.

First place, and thus the Mo & Friese prize trophy plus EUR 1250 went to
Pepe's Watch (Pepes Uhr)
The jury decided: »In this film by Michael Peretz, Gil Fermon plays David known as Dudu. Gil plays this role brilliantly. The plot and film are both vivid and well thought out. The story is a mixture of humour and seriousness. The topics including puberty, tension between mother and son, and the mother's helplessness were all portrayed superbly. Furthermore, the plot had outstanding moments of suspense and plenty of surprises.«

On 9.6. – his 15th birthday!! – leading actor Gil Fermon personally accepted the prize at Zeise Cinema.

Special mentions
Houdini´s Dog (Houdinis Hund)

This film by Sarah Johnsen consists of funny and exciting scenes that were shot with very good actors. We also enjoyed the fact that the Houdini legend was documented and integrated in the film in a very special way. Moreover, it depicts the difference and relationship between girls and boys at a certain age in a humorous way.

Special mentions
Calling Africa (Anruf nach Afrika)

It's a great idea to shoot a film like this revolving around a phone booth. A very serious problem – the xenophobia of certain people – was also dealt with. It was also great that the lead spoke mainly with his facial expressions, especially with his eyes. In the course of the film, Marvin, the main character, manages to come out of his shell. He changes as a result of making decisions. The way the colour red was used as a symbol was great. In the main, the film is set at a phone booth, but it is nevertheless really exciting.






Shorts For Shorts

Why are big brothers and sisters so mean and little ones so annoying? And without irritating tights, life is so-o-o much better, agreed? How do I go about finding my big sister again in a strange city? What does your first kiss taste like?

These are some of the questions causing children to lose sleep both in Germany and all over the world.
The Children’s Film Festival is presenting a full programme of funny, serious, exciting and surprising films and events from every corner of the globe for audiences from 6-14 years of age. This colourful collection of 30 feature films, animated films and do-cumentaries offers a unique peek into the world as children understand it (or don’t).

In addition:
• special screenings for schools
• special guests: directors and actors will be available to answer questions
• film workshops: putting together your own short film in less than a day;
2nd and 3rd June, only for school groups.
• The children’s jury selects a winner for the Mo & Friese Prize.
• Seminar on children’s film analysis on … and … for those working with children and other
interested parties.
• Venues: Zeise cinema, B-Movie, Honigfabrik, Anna-Susanna School, Lola Arts
Centre
The children’s film festival starts on the 1st of June 2003, at 14.00 in zeise cinema with a special screening of the feature film „Nenn mich einfach Axel”. Following the film, everyone is warmly invited to come along and enjoy a children’s festival with lots to see and do.

Steffi, Kristin, Emilie, Mo & Friese
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Time
Programme
Age
Location
Sunday, June 1st
14.00 p.m.
 opening programme
 from 8 upward
 zeise cinema
Tuesday, June 3rd
9:00
 treasure hunt
 from 6 upward Honigfabrik
Wednesday, June 4th
10:30 a.m.
 transitions
 from 12 upward
 zeise 2 (school screenings)
15:00 p.m.
 journey of discovery
 from 9 upward
 zeise 2
15:00 p.m.
 treasure hunt
 from 6 upward
 KiFaz Burgwedel
Thursday, June 5th
10:30 a.m.
 strong emotions
 from 9 upwards
 zeise 2 (school screenings)
10:00 a.m.
 stumbling block
 from 6 upwards
 LoLa Kulturzentrum
15:00 p.m.
 treasure hunt
 from 6 upwards
 zeise 2
Time Programme Age Location
Friday, June 6th
10:30 a.m.
 stumbling block
 from 6 upward
 zeise 2
10:30 a.m.
 strong emotions
 from 9 upward
 B-Movie
15:00 p.m.
 strong emotions
 from 9 upward
 zeise 2
Saturday, June 7th
11:00 a.m.
 journey of discovery
 from 9 upwards
 zeise 2
15:00 p.m.
 stumbling block
 from 6 upwards
 zeise 2
Time Programme Age Location
Sunday, June 8th
11:00 a.m.
 treasure hunt
 from 6 upward
 zeise 2
15:00 p.m.
 transitions
 from 12 upward
 zeise 2
Monday, June 9th
11:00 a.m.
 strong emotions
 from 9 upwards
 zeise 2
13:00 p.m.
 workshop-results
zeise 1
15:00 p.m.
 Awarding of the prize
zeise 2


OPENING PROGRAM

from 8 upward
Sunday, June, 1st 2003, 14 p.m., Zeise Cinemas

Presentation of the Mo & Friese Childrenís Film Festival trailer
»Mo & Friese and the Thingumabob«
Script: Mike Meyer (9 years old) / Director: Sandra Schießl /Trick 17
»Can you think up a short story with Mo and Friese in it?«
That was the call made to children during the Mo und Friese competition last year. Kids were invited to make up stories for a trailer. One of the stories was adapted for the screen.

»Kald Mig Bare Aksel«
Denmark 2002 / Pia Bovin / feature film / 85 min.
PROGRAM 1 STUMBLING BLOCK

from 6 upward
Thursday, June 5th 2003,10 a.m., LoLa Kulturzentrum
Friday, June 6th 2003,10:30 a.m., Zeise 2 (school screenings)
Saturday, June 7th 2003, 15 p.m., Zeise 2

1. Ayla and the Pantyhose
Germany /Turkey 2001 / Bilhan Derin / short fiction / 5'12 Min.

2. Calling Africa
Germany 2002 / Lukasz Roszak / short fiction / 20 Min. / 35mm 1:1,66

3. The Elephant and the Snail (De Olifant en de Slak)
Netherlands 2002 / Christa Moesker / animation / 6'22 Min.

4. Leila
Scotland 2002 / Ian Dodds / short fiction / 17 Min.

5. Firefly (Jantarpins)
Latvia 2002 / Dace Riduze / animation / 11'54 Min.
PROGRAM 2 TREASURE HUNT

from 6 upward
Tuesday, June 3rd 2003, 9 p.m., Honigfabrik
Wednesday, June 4th 2003, 15 p.m., KiFaZ Burgwedel
Thursday, June 5th 2003, 15 p.m., Zeise 2
Sunday, June 8th 2003, 11 p.m., Zeise 2

1. About a girl... (About a girl...)
Russia 2002 / Lena Chernova / animation / 6'15 Min.

2. Little Man, Little Man (Lille Mand, Lille Mand)
Denmark 2002 / Kathrine Windfeld / short fiction / 16'15 Min.

3. The Garbage-Dragon (Myn mooisste Prentenboek: De Rommeldraak)
Netherlands 2001 / Christiaan Coenraads / animation / 5'05 Min.

4. The Chair (La Chaise)
Lebanon 2002 / Cynthia Choucair / short fiction / 22 Min.

5. Krickelís Adventures
Germany 2003 / Michael Zamjatnins / animation / 5'45 Min.
PROGRAM 3 STRONG EMOTIONS

from 9 upward
Thursday, June 5th 2003, 10.30 p.m., Zeise 2 (school screenings)
Friday, June 6th 2003, 10.30 p.m., B-Movie
Friday, June 6th 2003, 15 p.m., Zeise 2
Monday, June 9th 2003, 11 p.m., Zeise 2

1. The Ballet was Cancelled
Germany 2001/ Anne Wild / short fiction / 13'30 Min.

2. My Elephant (Dore Dek Chore Chang)
Thailand 2002 / Songyuos Sugmakanan / short fiction / 10'36 Min.

3. Colour Games
Switzerland 2001 / Tim und Nina Brenner / animation / 2 Min.

4. Migaís Journey (Migas Rejse)
Denmark 2002 / Renè Bo Hansen / documentary / 29'04 Min.

5. Houdiniís Hound
Norwegen 2003 / Sara Johnsen / short fiction / 14 Min.
PROGRAM 4 JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

from 9 upward
Wednesday, June 4th 2003, 15 p.m., Zeise 2
Saturday, June 7th 2003, 11 p.m., Zeise 2

1. Snakeboy and the Sandcastle
England 2002 / Beryl Richards / short fiction / 14'35 Min.

2. Bookashkis - Bugs (Bookashky)
Russia 2002 / Mikhail Aldashin / animation / 9´30 Min.

3. Freedom (Azadi)
Iran 2002 / Mehdi Najarpishe / short fiction / 25 Min.

4. Dive (Dyyk)
Norwegen 2002 / Sirin Eide / Kurzspielfim / 6 Min.

5. Mboutoukou
Kamerun 2002 / Victor Viyuoh / short fiction / 13'33 Min.
PROGRAM 5 TRANSITIONS

from 12 upward
Wednesday, 4. June 2003, 10.30 p.m., Zeise 2 (school screenings)
Sunday, 8. June 2003, 15 p.m., Zeise 2

1. Pepe´s Watch (Ha´sha´on Shel Pepe)
Israel 2002 / Michael Peretz / short fiction / 18'50 Min.

2. Other People´s Kisses (Les Baisers des Autres)
France 2002 / Carine Tardieu / short fiction / 13'37 Min.

3. Caught
Switzerland 2002 / Michael Bolliger / computer animation / 3 Min.

4. 200 Dirhams
France/Marokko 2002 / Laôla Marrakchi / short fiction / 14'39 Min.

5. Paul and Lila
Switzerland 2003 / Güzin Kar / short fiction / 28'46 Min.


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