NATIONAL COMPETITION CZECH HORIZON, THE AWARDED FILMS
The Best Czech Creation - Czech Television Award
Winner across all categories
Dede Is Dead
director: Philippe Kastner
Czech Republic, 2023, 8m
Producer: FAMU
Synopsis:
Having to come to terms with the death of a dog who has been one’s companion for many years is not easy for anyone. This is especially true for the hero of this sensitively made film with minimalist drawing. A boy was very attached to Dede, his dachshund, and when she died, he felt utterly betrayed and lonely. But does the death of a loved one mean that they must disappear from our lives completely?
The Best Czech Short and Feature Film - PPF Foundation Award
The Goose
director: Jan Míka
Czech Republic, France, 2021, 12m
Producer: Filmofon, animation people
Synopsis:
A young boy living with his grandmother dreams of becoming a famous footballer. One day, a crate with a goose is delivered to their backyard. The goose vigilantly guards the space around itself and when anyone approaches, it hisses and attacks. Problems arise when the boy’s football rolls over to the goose.
The Best Czech Student Film
(sound post-production worth 6000 EUR in BEEP studio)
Dede Is Dead
director: Philippe Kastner
Czech Republic, 2023, 8m
Producer: FAMU
Synopsis:
Having to come to terms with the death of a dog who has been one’s companion for many years is not easy for anyone. This is especially true for the hero of this sensitively made film with minimalist drawing. A boy was very attached to Dede, his dachshund, and when she died, he felt utterly betrayed and lonely. But does the death of a loved one mean that they must disappear from our lives completely?
The Best Czech Series
Wunderbaum (The Gem)
directors: Matej Mihályi, Thanh Mai Tranová
Czech Republic, 2022, 4m
Producer: UMPRUM , Česká televize
Synopsis:
In this pilot episode of a six-part anthology miniseries about the adventures of a Kazakh taxi driver in Prague, the protagonist inadvertently gets tangled up in a messy jewel heist.
The Best Czech Music Video
Oberka: King of Bhangra
directors: Eliška Oz, Lee Oz
Czech Republic, 2022, 3m
Producer: OZ animation
Synopsis:
The sun sets and the last human foot leaves a small Indian marketplace. At night, the place has a life of its own. In this music video, Eliška & Lee Oz, who are known for their superb claymation, combine their favourite style with 2D computer animation.
The Best Czech Commissioned Work
Design a transformace: Příběhy českého designu 1990-2020
directors: Barbora Halířová, Diana Cam Van Nguyen, Magdalena Hejzlarová, Michaela Režová, Ondřej Slavík, Thanh Mai Tranová, Zdeněk Durdil
Czech Republic, 2022, 17m
Producer: AMU, UMPRUM
Synopsis:
The Design and Transformation exhibition in Brussels tells the story of selected Czech design and its transformation in relation to societal changes. The exhibition was prepared on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union and it was complemented by six films produced by its collective authors.